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, March 2, 2012

Hear • Tell

Locals Know Best. Story telling, Readings, and Demonstrations.
Learn something new this month as storytellers spin tales, authors and writers entertain audiences, and storeowners demonstrate tricks of the trade.

Hear • Tell Talent Show
Do you have a talent? Juggling? Magic? Storytelling? Maybe you sing or play an instrument. Whatever it is, if you have something you’d like everyone to HEAR or have a story to TELL – sign up! It is simple and free (but limited to only 15 acts!)

Apply to Participate before February 24, 2012!


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

Hear-Tell Talent Contest
Goshen Theater
Mar 2, 7:30am-9

Come one, come all to the First Fridays Hear-Tell Talent Show!

Do you have a talent? Juggling? Magic? Storytelling? Maybe you sing or play an instrument. Whatever it is, if you have something you'd like everyone to HEAR or have a story to TELL -- sign up! It is simple and free (but limited to only 15 acts!)

Location and time
Goshen Theater 216 South Main: 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Prizes
Prizes will go to the top three acts! The audience members will vote by ballot.
1st prize - $300
2nd prize - $200
3rd prize - $100

Guidelines
- This is a family-friendly event
- You have five minutes
- Acts will be on stage 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Awards presented at 9:30 p.m.

Application deadline
Don't delay! There is a limit to how much talent we can handle in one night! Registration deadline is 5 p.m., February 29. Our judges will review your application and 15 acts will be accepted and notified they have been selected to participate on Thursday, March 1.

Application Form

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Middle School March Madness
Goshen Theater Ballroom (3rd Floor, 126 S. Main)
Mar 2, 7-9

Middle School Students
Dancing and Carnival Games

Students in grades 6 - 8 are welcome to hang out, dance, and play carnival games! Win prizes!

ID REQUIRED • All students MUST have a photo ID in order to attend this event. No Exceptions.

Parents • Middle School student activities end promptly at 9 p.m. Please pick up your son or daughter at the Goshen Theater by 9 p.m.

Cost • FREE entry • concessions for sale

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Teen Brew @ Boscos
Bosco’s Place (117 South 5th)
Mar 2, 6-10

High School Students
Teen Brew @ Bosco’s Place (117 South 5th)

March 2, 6 – 10 p.m.

Chill with friends on First Fridays. The Electric Brew is bringing their crew and setting up a Teen Brew just for students. They will offer a $.50 discount on coffee drinks & smoothies. Play table games - and NBA 2k on the giant screen! Chill tunes by Riot Productions

ID REQUIRED • Students must have a drivers license or school ID in
order to attend this event.

Cost • FREE entry • concessions for sale

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Old Friends & Old Places in Downtown Goshen
124 S. Main St., Goshen
Mar 2, 5-9

Hear stories about old buildings in downtown Goshen.

Hosted by: Goshen Historical Society
Where/When
Description

New World Arts
Washington and Main
Mar 2, 5-9

NWA Nachos
Come visit our Nacho table and support thought provoking theatre you can't find anywhere else in this community

We'll be in the food vendor area on the corner of Washington and Main.

Nachos and Cheese: $2
Nachos Fully Loaded (taco meat, cheese, peppers): $4
BBQ Nachos (pulled pork, coleslaw, cheese): $5

Tony's Famous Grill
103 North 5th Street, Goshen
Mar 2, 5-9

Fish Lovers
All-you-can eat fish for $7.95

Universal Tamal
225 South Main Street, Goshen
Mar 2, 5-9

Mexi-Burger
First Friday special: Mexi-Burger
When/Where
Description

Bryan Chris Photography
213 S. Main St., Goshen
Mar 2, 5-9

Formal Dress Sale
All formal dresses are only $10! 

Sales benefit the charities of Delta Theta Tau. 

Home Again
120 North Main Street, Goshen
Mar 2, 5-9

Discount and Wine
10% off on all merchandise from 5pm till 9pm
Wine Tasting

Salon J
130 South Main Street, Suite 2, Goshen
Mar 2, 5-9

Make-up tips for Spring and animal print stamps for hair
A professional make-up artist will teach a class on make-up tips for the Spring season
Animal print stamps for hair will be available as well.

Tony's Famous Grill
103 North 5th Street, Goshen
Mar 2, 5-9

Fish lovers
All-you-can eat fish for $7.95

Universal Tamal
225 South Main Street, Goshen
Mar 2, 5-9

Mexi-Burger
First Friday special: Mexi-Burger
When/Where
Description

118 East Washington Street, Goshen
Mar 2, 6:30-8

Better World Books

Children's Storytime
Children's Storytime (readers TBA) at 6:30pm and 7:30pm

118 East Washington Street, Goshen
Mar 2, 8:30-9

Better World Books

Young Adult Reading
Young Adult Reading by local author, Beth Neff, at 8:30pm
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Salon J

130 South Main Street, Suite 2
Goshen, IN 46526

Salon J is located in the same building with Jules Boutique. Main access is in the alley behind Bosco's Place and very close to Washington St. We serve all hair services to men, women, and children, and sell products to assist the hairstyles.

Contact information:

Julia Herschberger
(574) 971-5229

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Business category: Salon

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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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Universal Tamal

225 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Isidro Sanchez
(574) 534-3736

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Business category: Ethnic Cuisine

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New World Arts

211 South Main Street, Suite B
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Laura Gouin


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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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Goshen Historical Society

124 S. Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526

Contact information:

Earlene Nofziger
(574)975-0033

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Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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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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Tony's Famous Grill

103 North 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528

Contact information:

Matt McBride
(574) 534-2777

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Business category: Casual dining

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Bryan Chris Photography

213 S. Main St.
Goshen, IN 46528

Bryan Chris Photography specializes in high-end portraiture and event photography. From Senior Portraits to Weddings and everything in between, we combine commercial quality with an editorial vibe to make photos that speak volumes.

Contact information:

Bryan Chris, Joel DeMott
574-400-5395

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Business category: Professional Service

First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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