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, August 6, 2010

Hot August Blues

Downtown is the place for cool sales and hot tunes in August! Sit back, relax and enjoy the sound of blues while catching up with old friends, and maybe even meeting some new ones.

Highlights:
Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival performs of The Taming Of The Shrew, 7 - 8:15 p.m., on E. Jefferson St., outside next to the Masonic Lodge.

Goshen Police Department hosts America's Night Out Against Crime, an effort to increase awareness of crime while strengthening police-community relationships. The event includes food, outdoor games, car seat checks and more, 6 - 9 p.m., outside on E. Jefferson St.

Chalk the Walk, 6 - 8 p.m. 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.

Outdoor Summer Music Series

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

  • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Keith Scott 
  • 7 - 10 p.m. Blues, Inc.

Live Music on the Green (on the Courthouse Lawn)

  • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Don Savoie (solo)
  • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Don Savoie Band

Music in the alley near The Wellness Studio/Spacious Heart Yoga (119 S. Main)

  • 7:00 p.m. Backyard Brass Band
Sponsors this month:
Families First, Goshen Parks and Recreations Department


  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Business promotions
  • Kids activities
Where/When
Description

Outdoor Summer Entertainment Series
East Washington Street (between Main and 5th)
Aug 6, 5:30-10

Bring your lawn chairs down and enjoy yourself some blues:

  • 5:30 - 6:30 pm: Keith Scott  
  • 7:00 - 10:00 pm: Blues, Inc.
  • 5:00 - 10:00 pm: Bosco's Place Beer Garden

(Rain Location: Bosco's Place, corner of Washington & Third)

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Live Music on the Green
Courthouse Lawn
Aug 6, 5:30-8:30pm

Enjoy the sounds of Don Savoie: 

Don Savoie (solo) from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Don Savoie Band from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
 
(Rain Location: The Goshen Theater, 216 South Main)

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival
East Jefferson on lawn next to Masonic Lodge 301 S. 5th St. Goshen
Aug 6, 7-8:15pm

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Kevin Asselin
Costume Design by Melissa Bialko

The famous story of a willful daughter “tamed” by a boorish gold-digger, Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew is a hilarious exploration of the trials of courtship and the power of love. Watch the relationship of Kate and Petruchio—a seemingly incompatible couple—transform from loathing into something that just might be love.  Presented outdoors in a clever adaptation, The Taming of the Shrew is performed by students from the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College, and several other universities across the nation. These performances are perfect for a picnic, and a great way to enjoy a warm summer evening with the entire family. http://shakespeare.nd.edu/young-company/

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Goshen National Night Out Against Crime
East Jefferson Street (between Main and 5th)
Aug 6, 6-9

Join the Goshen Police Department for food, outdoor games, car seat checks and more during this fun event planned on Jefferson Street. "America's Night Out Against Crime" is an effort to increase awareness of crime and drug prevention while strengthening police-community relationships.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Best Shot Competition at The Shoots!
114 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Aug 6, 5:30-8

Take your best shot at our Best Shot Competition at The Shoots!  ADEC's Gaining Grounds will be hosting a 3-point shot competition in the parking lot on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and 5th Street.  The competition is open to anyone interested in participating and prizes will be awarded to the top 3-point shooters. 

If you're not a 3-point marksman, but enjoy watching basketball and listening to good music, please still join us.  The ADEC basketball team will be competing against a team from the downtown Goshen community that evening and Hot Sounds DJ Service will be providing some tunes. 

We hope to see you there!

Hosted by: Gaining Grounds Coffee House

Habitat for Humanity at City Church
203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Aug 6, 5-9

Habitat for Humanity at 1st Friday.

What a Super way to give back to the community on August 6th!  City Church of the Brethren will host a Habitat build, ‘construction blitz’ on Clinton Street in front of the church (203 N. 5th Street) from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.  Everyone will have the opportunity to help construct the walls for the Copas family home which will be constructed August 17 on the Center Street property.  Drinks and cookies will be provided.  Come and help build or encourage those who are building.  Every skill level can be put to work.  Habitat personnel will also be taking names for volunteers to work on the Center Street site.  Hope to see you there!

Hosted by: Goshen City Church of the Brethren

Backyard Brass Band
119 South Main Street, Goshen
Aug 6, 7-8

Move to the beat in the alley near The Wellness Studio/Spacious Heart Yoga (119 S. Main):

Backyard Brass Band will play at 7:00 p.m.

Hosted by: Spacious Heart Yoga
Where/When
Description

First Presbyterian Church
215 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Aug 6, 5:30-8:30pm

Hot August CORN
Come down to the First Presbyterian Church (215 E. Lincoln Ave) for free locally grown corn-on-the-cob.  There will also be free cold lemonade and ice water.  The church will be open for a place to cool off and also use the restroom facilities.

Goshen City Republican Committee
115 E. Lincoln
Aug 6, 5-9

Brats & Hot Dogs
The Goshen City Republican Committee will be grilling hot dogs and brats outside their Lincoln Avenue headquarters.

Goshen High School
Courthouse Lawn
Aug 6, 5-9

Goshen Band Boosters
Once again we will be serving Root Beer floats! Also available will be our Sweet Jazz coffees! We have Sweet Jazz, Sweet Jazz Decaf, Smooth Jazz and Smooth Jazz Decaf.  We will have Ben's Pretzels and cookies, chocolate chip, snickerdoodle & oatmeal raisin! And facepainting for the kids!  The Crimson Marching Band will be performing at the corner of Lincoln Avenue & 5th Street at approximately 5:30! Come out and enjoy this performance. Be sure to get there early, bring a lawn chair as they have to return to the High School for the end of their Band Camp.  They are working hard on the 2010 Show!

Home Again
120 North Main Street, Goshen
Aug 6, 5-9

Wine & Cracker Jacks

Cool off during the "Hot August Blues" at Home Again - Come and visit us for free wine tasting from Stoney Creek Winery and buy some cracker jacks to support the Kiwani's "Aktion Club" fundraiser.

Il Forno
127 South Main Street, Goshen
Aug 6, 5-9

FEATURING: Homemade Desserts by Special Guest Baker Amy Pradna
Brick-oven Pizzas, Sandwiches and Calzones.  Fresh Salads and Pasta specials including Homemade Lasagna, Penne Caprice and Cheese Ravioli

FEATURING:
            Homemade Desserts by Special Guest Baker Amy Pradna

                        Lemon Yogurt Cake Two Ways

                            ~with Summer Berry Compote and Fresh
                            Whipped Cream
                                        OR 
                            ~with Fresh Strawberries and Cream

                        Tiramisu

                            Layers of Lady Fingers with Espresso, Dark
                            Rum and lightened Mascarpone Cream,
                            topped with Chocolate Shavings
                       

Maple City Market
314 South Main Street, Goshen
Aug 6, 5-9

Ice Cream Sundaes & Root Beer Floats

Beat the Heat with Ice Cream Sundaes and Root Beer Floats!!

Our Build your Own Sundae Bar features bananas, cherries, chocolate chips, variety of nuts & syrups.  We have a variety of items to meet your needs; organic, raw, gluten-free, dairy free and vegan! 

Root Beer Floats-featuring organic ice cream and organic root beer!

Maple City Market
314 South Main Street, Goshen
Aug 6, 5-9

Eggplant & Beef Burgers
Come join the festive atmosphere outside of Maple City Market!  We will be grilling local organic beef burgers and eggplant burgers. Try our homemade Pico de Gallo on top of your burger.  For fresh, local and organic and ingredients-Maple City Market is your place to eat!  Live Music (violin) from 7-9PM.

San Marcos
113 South Main, Goshen
Aug 6, 5-9

Grand Opening!
Come and see our First Fridays specials:
 
Tacos $0.99
Burritos $4.99
Quesadillas $2.50
Dozen Tamales $8.99

San Marcos is an authentic Mexican restaurant and grocery store. Providing a variety of foods, fresh cut meats and fruits and vegetables. In the restaurant, homemade authentic food like tacos, quesadillas, burritos and a whole lot of other choices served with chips and red and green salsa.

The Electric Brew
136 South Main Street, Goshen
Jul 30, 6-9

Wraps n Blues
We will be serving Turkey and Cheddar Wraps, Ham and Swiss Wraps by the front entrance of the Brew.

In addition to the wraps, we will be serving as our special a Bluesberry/Lemon Smoothie.

The Window
223 South Main Street, Goshen
Jul 28, 5-8

First Friday meal
Pork & Chicken Kabobs
Rice Pilof
Side of Sweet & Sour Sauce

The Window, an agency of Church Women United of Goshen, Inc., provides services to help meet the basic needs of the elderly and anyone with limited income.  Window staff and volunteers cooperate with area churches, service organizations, businesses and other agencies to meet current needs, identify unmet needs, and plan services to meet these needs.
When/Where
Description

Better World Books
118 East Washington Street, Goshen
Aug 6, 6-9

Author Signing
Editor and contributors, Anne Krabill Hershberger, Rachel Hartzler and maybe more, of Sexuality: God's Gift will be here from 6-9pm! 

10% off everything in the store: 5-9pm!

Goshen City Church of the Brethren
203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Aug 6, 5-9

Habitat for Humanity at City Church

Habitat for Humanity at 1st Friday.

What a Super way to give back to the community on August 6th!  City Church of the Brethren will host a Habitat build, ‘construction blitz’ on Clinton Street in front of the church (203 N. 5th Street) from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.  Everyone will have the opportunity to help construct the walls for the Copas family home which will be constructed August 17 on the Center Street property.  Drinks and cookies will be provided.  Come and help build or encourage those who are building.  Every skill level can be put to work.  Habitat personnel will also be taking names for volunteers to work on the Center Street site.  Hope to see you there!


Contact: Betty at 533-1884

ShutterHugs Framing/Printing/Photography
132 South Main Street, Goshen
Aug 6, 5-9

Book signing by Loren Shaum
Seasons in Lake Country is the first book in a trilogy on Lake Country food and activities.  Purchase your copy & get it signed by author Loren Shaum during First Friday.  Loren has lived in Lake Country for nearly 25 years and over the years has visited many of the lakes locally, lived in Milwaukee and Pittsburgh, as well as traveling in many foreign countries.  This portfolio is the culmination of more than 20 years in cooking for friends, family and as guest chef at a few restaurants.  Influences are from these travels, his Mennonite upbringing in rural Elkhart County and many special occasions during the years in Lake Country.  The second of the series, Holidays in Lake Country, is due this fall and later in the year, Lake Country Gourmet will be published.

Spacious Heart Yoga
Outside on East Washington Street
Jul 10, 6-7:30pm

AcroYoga Demo
Remember playing "airplane" as a kid?  Flying on your parent's feet, feeling the delight of freedom and playfulness?
 This is an opportunity for YOU, the public, to both observe and participate in the adult version of "airplane", called AcroYoga.  Acroyoga is a combination of Acrobatics, Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage, created by Jason Nemer and Jenny Sauer-Klein.  On August 7 and 8, Spacious Heart Yoga will be hosting Certified AcroYoga Instructor, Lindsey Britt, from Chicago for a weekend of play, trust-building, body-strengthening, heart-opening, and flying.  On First Friday, Lindsey and others will display some of the fundamentals of AcroYoga outside on East Washington St., weather permitting.  (If it's raining we'll be inside the studio at 119. S. Main St.).
Please come FLY with us! 
When/Where
Description

234 South Main Street, Suite 4, Goshen
Aug 6, 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

Goshen Donor Center
Aug 6, 5-8

American Red Cross

Beat the Heat

Beat the Heat with the American Red Cross on Friday, Aug. 6, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.  Children and their parents who stop by the American Red Cross Goshen Blood Donation Center can learn about ways to keep cool in the summer and have fun in the process!

Children will have the opportunity to play water games, make popsicles, learn about keeping hydrated and take home Red Cross coloring sheets!  Plus, Red Cross staff will be on hand to answer questions about beating the heat and even give a special demonstration on how tornados are formed.

To learn more about the Elkhart County Chapter of the American Red Cross, visit http://www.elkhartredcross.org. 


Contact: 574-293-6519

114 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen
Aug 6, 5:30-8:30pm

Gaining Grounds Coffee House

Face Painting

206 South Main Street, Goshen
Aug 6, 6:30-7

Ten Thousand Villages Goshen

Making Music at Ten Thousand Villages
Got the Hot August Blues? Cheer up at Ten Thousand Villages! Les Gustafson-Zook will lead a presentation on interesting and unusual musical instruments. The program is geared for young people but all are welcome. Grab a shaker from the store and join in!
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Il Forno

127 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Italian Restaurant featuring Brick-oven Pizzas, Hot Sandwiches, Calzones, Pastas and Fresh salads.  Private dining room available for parties up to 40 guests with many menu options.  Call Mario at (574) 537-1601 to book your party.Dine-in, carry-out and delivery available! 

Contact information:

Mario and Carrie Garber
(574) 537-1601

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Business category: Casual dining

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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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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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Business category: Public Service

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American Red Cross

226 S. Main
Goshen, Indiana 46526

You can help saves lives in as little as one hour, right in downtown Goshen! Check out the American Red Cross Goshen Blood Donor Center conveniently located at 226 S. Main Street in downtown Goshen

Blood Donor Center Hours:
Monday & Friday: 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday: 12 noon - 5 p.m. (whole blood only)
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 12 noon

You may give a traditional whole blood donation or a platelet donation at this location.  Call 1-800-RED CROSS or (574)-533-8083 to schedule your blood donation appointment today.  You can also schedule an appointment online via our website.

The American Red Cross Biomedical Services plays a critical role in our nation’s health care system. It is the largest single supplier of blood and blood products in the United States, collecting and processing more than 40 percent of the blood supply and distributing it to some 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide.

Contact information:


(574) 533-8083

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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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Maple City Market

314 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Maple City Market is a natural and organic cooperative grocer.  We offer a wide variety of products that are organic and/or locally produced. We offer products for any specific diet- Gluten Free, Raw, etc. You can find non-toxic beauty products and numerous supplements as well as bio-degradable and toxic free household items. Our large bulk section is a great way to save money!  Open Monday-Saturday from 8 AM-8 PM and on Sundays Noon-5PM.

Contact information:

Richard Elmore, General Manager
(574) 534-2355

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Business category: Grocery

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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

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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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Business category: Public Service

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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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Business category: Retail

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The Electric Brew

136 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

A cozy place to “perk-up” with an energizing espresso drink or a tasty morsel from the bakery case. Find a comfy couch and nestle in for the afternoon or take your joe on the road.

Contact information:

Myron Bontrager
(574) 533-5990

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Business category: Coffee Shop

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The Window

223 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Ed Swartley, Director
(574) 533-9680

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Business category: Public Service

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Goshen City Republican Committee

115 E. Lincoln Ave.
Goshen, IN 46527

Contact information:

Bob Schrameyer
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Business category: Public Service

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Home Again

120 North Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Fun, funky and functional consignment furniture and home decor.
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HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
              Saturdays 10:00 AM  - 3:00 PM
closed Sundays

EXTENDED HOURS THE  FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH  MONTH until 9:00

Contact information:

Lon Miller
(574) 534-5000

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Business category: Retail

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Goshen High School

401 Lincolnway East
Goshen, IN 46526

Education for grades 9 - 12

Contact information:

Susan Hepler-Yoder
(574) 533-8651

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Business category: Public Service

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San Marcos

113 South Main
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Michelle Esqueda
(574) 975-0390

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Business category: Ethnic Cuisine

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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

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Business category: Health and Wellness

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ShutterHugs Framing/Printing/Photography

132 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Custom framing of art, needlework, memorabilia, puzzles & more. Trade show booths with custom graphics.  Large format printing and laminating. Photography in studio & on location for Senior pictures, families & other groups.  We offer White Mountain puzzles & artwork by local artists.  Corporate & individual customers are welcomed.

Contact information:

Lyman Hug
(574) 533-2579

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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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