2008 Downtown Salisbury, Inc. Events!

window    WHAT'S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN?
 
    We've got some great events planned this year, so be sure to mark your calendars for the
    dates listed below.
 
    Don't forget if you missed our events in 2007 you can view pictures on our
    website, www.downtownsalisburync.com!
 
 
 

Shamrock St. Paddy's Night Out!

Friday, March 14, 2008,
5:00 to 9:00 pm
Free event!
Sidewalk Shenanigans, Official St. Paddy's Pub Sites, Downtown shops open late, entertainment and fun for the kids!  There will also be live Irish music by The Morris FamilySo put on your green and come celebrate with us!
 
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EarthEarth Night Out!
Friday, April 18, 2008, 5:00 to 10:00 pm

Free event! Environmental demonstrations, activities, and programs.  Shops open late, contemporary instrumental jazz by The Brubakers, a children's area, and more! Healthy Parenting Rowan: Healthy Families for a Healthy Earth video premier, produced by Prevent Child Abuse Rowan. 
 
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Earth Day 2008 at the Salisbury Greenway
Friday, April 11, 2008,
9:00 to 11:30 am
Seven environmental classrooms will be established along the greenway to teach children about recycling, water quality, natural habitat, etc.
For more information call 704-216-PLAY (7529)
 
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Joseph & the Amazing
Technicolor Dream Coat
Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19, 6:30 pm
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 131 W. Council Street
The original 30-minute version, designed for children in a church setting.
Call 704-633-3221 for more information.
 
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FarmersMarketFarmers Market
Season Opening!

Saturday, April 19, 2008,
7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Corner of S. Main and E. Bank Streets
Enjoy fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods and more!
Special activities scheduled!
 
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 canoeYadkin River Canoe Trip
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Hosted by the LandTrust of Central NC.
Spend the day enjoying the natural beauty and serenity of the Yadkin River. 
Call 704-647-0302 for more information.
 
AND:
waterworksAwesome Environments!
Waterworks Visual Arts Center
Saturday, April 19, 2008,
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Children create 3D landscape collages using natural materials.
Instructor, Beth Gonzales; cost $25.
Call 704-636-1882 for more information.
                                            
 
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microphoneSalisbury's Got Talent!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Get ready to dust off those tap shoes, warm up your vocal cords or get ready to display another special talent for this memorable event!  Details coming soon!
 
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Center for EnvironEarth Day Activities
Catawba College Center for the Environment
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Workshops, demonstrations, clean-ups, etc.
Call Amanda at 704-637-4295 for more information.

 

Spring picSpring Night Out

Friday, May 9, 2008,
5:00 to 10:00 pm
Free event!
Shops open late, live jazz by Freeport, a children's area, meet and greet Lord Salisbury.  This will be the perfect time to get Mom that perfect Mother's Day gift!
 

4th Annual Pops at the PostPops at the Post!

An outdoor concert by the
Salisbury-Rowan Symphony
Saturday, June 7, 2008,
8:00 to 10:00 pm
Salisbury Post loading dock,
S. Church Street
Rain site - Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College Campus
 
Free event hosted by the Salisbury Post, Salisbury Symphony, and City of Salisbury.
 

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Arts on Easy Street
Historic Downtown Salisbury, NC
Saturday, June 21, 2008, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Free event sponsored by Rowan Arts Council.
Local art displayed, entertainment, refreshments and more!
Call Rowan Arts Council, 704-638-9887 for more information.
 
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Family Fun Day!
Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty Street
Saturday, June 21, 2008, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Free event sponsored by Waterworks Visual Arts Center.
Hands-on art projects for adults and children!
Call Waterworks, 704-636-1882, for more information.
 
Krazy Klearance Krazy Klearance!
Historic Downtown Salisbury, NC
July 17th - July 19th 2008
 
Free event!  Sponsored by the Salisbury Post.  Shops in downtown Salisbury will host a sidewalk sale and there will be a drawing for Krazy Klearance Bucks that can be spent at participating downtown shops!
 
This event also includes:
Krazy Night Out!
Friday, July 18, 2008,
5:00 to 10:00 pm
Come out and take advantage of the special sales and promotions both on the sidewalk and inside the stores!  Restaurants and galleries will be open late, free trolley rides, live music and more!
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70's shoe 2 70's Night Out!

Friday, August 7, 2008,
5:00 to 10:00 pm 
Free event!  Don your disco duds and enjoy live disco, R&B, funk and more by Divided by Four!  Call Downtown Salisbury, Inc 704-637-7814 for more information.
 
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BikeGiordana Crossroads Classic Bike Race
North Main Street in Historic Downtown Salisbury, NC
Thursday, August 7, 2008, 5:00 to 11:00 pm
Professional & amateur races with kids' bicycle races & adult tricycle races!
 
 

 Family Night Out!

Historic Downtown Salisbury, NC
Friday, September 5, 2008,
5:00 to 10:00 pm
Free event!  Extra activities for the kids, shops open late, and live music by County Line!
Call Downtown Salisbury, Inc., 704-637-7814, for more information.
 

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AUTUMN!

October Tour Night Out!

Historic Downtown Salisbury
Friday, October 10, 2008, 5:00 to 10:00 pm
Free event sponsored by Downtown Salisbury, Inc.  Shops open late,
musical entertainment around downtown, kid's activities, and more!
Call Downtown Salisbury, Inc. for more information 704-637-7814.
 
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Hall House 
33rd Annual OctoberTour
Saturday & Sunday,
October 11th & 12th, 2008
Historic Salisbury's 33rd Annual Tour of Homes!
Call Historic Salisbury Foundation, 704-636-0103, for more information or to purchase tickets.
 
 
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Jazz 
10th Annual Blues & Jazz Festival
Corner of S. Church & W. Fisher Streets,
Historic Downtown Salisbury, NC
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm
Celebrate 10 years of live Blues & Jazz from around the region!  Food and arts & crafts vendors.  Bring a lawnchair! 
Call Rowan Blues & Jazz Society, 704-636-3277, for more information.
 
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torrence2nd Annual Jackie Torrence Storytelling Festival
Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher Street
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Free event!  Featuring local young storytellers and musicians.  Special performance by a professional storyteller.  Free refreshments!
Call Rowan Public Library, 704-216-8258, for more information.
 
Halloween FunFest 
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Saturday, October 25, 2008, 3:00 to 6:00 pm
Nominal charges for games and rides.  Downtown Salisbury, in conjunction with Salisbury Parks and Recreation, hosts its annual Halloween FunFest event!  Children of all ages dress up and compete in costume contests.  Games for kids, Haunted Trolley Rides, other activities.  Trick or treat for kids 13 & under with Downtown Merchants from 4:00 to 5:00.
 
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Holiday Night Out!

Historic Downtown Salisbury
Friday, November 28, 2008, 5:00 to 9:00 pm
Free event!  Santa and the Grinch come to town!  Shops downtown will stay open late, seasonal music, activites for kids and more!  Come out and enjoy!
 
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Santa and Grinch 

Santa & the Grinch at the Bell Tower!
Saturday, November 29, 2008,
10:00 am to 12:00 noon,
Bell Tower Park, W. Innes & S. Jackson Streets. 
Come out and take advantage of a photo opportunity with Santa Claus and the Grinch!  There will be cookies and hot cocoa to enjoy!
 
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Friday, December 5, 2008, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 7, 2008, 1:00 to 5:00 pm
F&M Trolley Barn, 125 E. Liberty Street
 
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Angel 
Celebration of Angels
 
Saturday, December 6, 2008,
10:00 to 11:00 am
Eastern Gateway Park, 300 E. Innes Street
There will be children's choruses, seasonal stories, cookies and hot chocolate!

 

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Santa & the Grinch Fire Trucks
Saturday, December 13, 2008,
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Bring the kids out and let them enjoy riding with Santa & the Grinch on antique fire trucks! Board at 126 E. Innes Street
 
 
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smileyCamp Christmas Child Care

Saturday, December 20, 2008
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
F&M Trolley Barn, 125 E. Liberty Street
Camp Christmas is an opportunity for parents to complete their Christmas shopping at the downtown stores.  Parents can leave their children attended and engaged with arts, crafts, entertainment and lunch at the F&M Trolley Barn. 
 
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clock New Year's Eve at the Bell Tower

Historic Downtown Salisbury, NC
Wednesday, December 31, 2008,
11:30 pm to 12:30 am
Free event!  Live music, cookies, hot cider and cocoa while you wait to ring in the New Year at the old Bell Tower!  Call Downtown Salisbury, Inc., 704-637-7814 for more information.
 
Contact Information
 
Shuntale Smith,
DSI Office Manager
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