For Immediate Release Contact: Matt Wiederhold January 26, 2010 330-952-0910
Main Street Medina Announces 2010 Events Calendar
(Medina, Ohio- January 26, 2010) Main Street Medina today announced their planned activities and events for the upcoming year. Further details on each event may be found at www.mainstreetmedina.com as each event gets closer. As a non-for-profit organization with a goal of reaching out to the greater Medina Community and beyond, Main Street Medina currently welcomes sponsorship for special events and the concert series. For more information on any of these events and how to get involved, please email info@mainstreetmedina.com.
Feb. 6, 2010: World Tour of Music: University of Akron Steel Drum Band, 8:00pm curtain The University of Akron Steel Drum Band will once again rock the walls of Broadway Hall with Island favorites and a few surprises! Always full of energy and fun, the Steel Drum Band concert has quickly become a Medina entertainment institution (Broadway Street Hall) Tickets: $25 adults, $20 MSM Members, Seniors, Students, and Groups 10+ 330-952-0910 for more information Feb. 12-15, 2010: Medina Ice Festival with Elegant Ice all weekend, hours vary The ice will be flying as professional and amateur contestants vie for top honors in several competitions! Take a stroll throughout the historic district to enjoy the amazing works of ice art, sponsored by participating merchants. FREE EVENT Apr. 3, 2010: World Tour of Music: The Prayer Warriors, 8:00pm curtain A powerhouse of sound, the Prayer Warriors brought the house down at the 2008 Candlelight Walk! Merging Gospel favorites with a Motown rock style, this talented group will have you dancing in the aisles (Broadway Street Hall) Tickets: $25 adults, $20 MSM Members, Seniors, Students, and Groups 10+
May 22, 2010: 4th Annual Chalk Art Fest, 9am-2pm & Asian Martial Arts Demonstration,. 1-3pm Plan your day around this family-friendly, fun event, as over 20 Professional, College, and High School artists create amazing works of art in pastel on boards sponsored by district businesses. Bring the kids to the Square to get a bucket of chalk, and make it a family art day out as you create your own masterpieces on the sidewalks in and around the Square. Prizes and goodies will be awarded in all categories. Aug. 15, 2010: Historic District Sidewalk Sale, 9am-5pm Start your holiday shopping early, stock up on birthday gifts, or treat yourself to something special and unique from one of the many independent, locally owned businesses. Great deals abound as the stores start to make way for fall merchandise. Aug. 28, 2010: Medina International Fest, 10am-10pm Set aside the entire day to immerse you and your family in the many cultures, ethnicities, and diversities found throughout Medina and the world! Continuous music throughout the day will introduce musical styles from around the globe; a huge international bazaar will offer ethnic art, information, and clothing; and a grand international food court will feature favorite ethnic foods to tempt and challenge your taste buds. A wealth of family and children’s activities will be offered. Sept. 11, 2010: World Tour of Music: artist to be announced 8:00pm curtain Nov. 6, 2010: World Tour of Music: artist to be announced, 8:00pm curtain Nov. 19-21, 2010: 26th Annual Candlelight Walk & Holiday Parade of Lights, times vary Kick off the holiday season with this favorite event! The historic district sidewalks will be lined with over 1,300 luminaries, the square and gazebo will be decked out in greenery and lit up beautifully. A full weekend of events, music, trolley and carriage rides, seasonal sales, and the perennial favorite, the Holiday Parade of Lights on Saturday night! The Holiday Farmers’ Market will return to ROOT Candle on W. Liberty Street. Visits with Santa Claus, snow on the ground, and a spirit in the air make this a family favorite activity for all.
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The mission of Main Street Medina is to lead the effort for preservation, economic sustainability, and continued evolution of the Historic district as the heart of the community.