Around The Block
Washington & Taylor intersection opened up and the sidewalks are being poured on the Rose Theatre/Mount Baker Block side of the street. It’s making progress quickly. They do it in a checkerboard pattern and there is a lot of artistry going into the sidewalks, according to Lynn LeMaster/Lehani’s, who has been watching from her window. Businesses are open via the walkways.
The Taste of Port Townsend tickets are on sale now at Quimper Sound, Safeway and The Food Coop now, as well as online. The date is June 14th from 4-7:30 pm. One ticket admits you to 12 spots on the tour.
Adults tickets are $30 each and kids $20. You can save $5 by buying your ticket online by June 12th (some restrictions apply); for online tickets click here.
This is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Port Townsend Main Street Program--we hope you can come! The Taste art was created by Lou Faulkner of Absolute Color.
5-15-12
The sun is shining and spirits are rising--Rhody Fest fun is on the way this week!
The sidewalk by the Mount Baker Block side of Taylor Street is being poured Wednesday 5/16/12 and Thursday 5/17/12.
The parking lane in the 900 block of Water Street by Admiralty Apts. block has been temporarily restored in time for Rhody traffic this week.
We are working on the final elements of the Taste of Port Townsend. The event date for this delicious Main Street fundraiser is Thursday, June 14 from 4-7:30 pm. Tickets will be available at the end of the week at Quimper Sound, the Food Coop and Safeway. A quantity of tickets will also be available on line at a $5 discount til 6/12/12 at this link
Imagine this scene...without power lines.
5/7/12
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Worked as a Celeb Concierge with Beverly Malagon this weekend Saturday and Sunday. As a former docent for the Jefferson County Historical Museum, she is very knowledgeable about our town’s history. And as a downtown building owner, she brings a valuable perspective on the construction project. Thanks Beverly!
Gallery Walk was a real delight, and toured the new Zero Water Street Gallery with life-size driftwood horses.
Best wishes to Jeanne Moore of Potpourri NW Interiors in fabulous Uptown. This material girl celebrated her store’s 25th anniversary in style--it was a treat.
Thanks for all your gifts to Uptown, Jeanne.
We are working on the Taylor Street Construction Party June 2 and the Taste of Port Townsend June 14th. Stay tuned for more details.
5/4/12
There’s ALOT of fun on the schedule for Saturday, May 5th! The Art Affair at the Market is a fundraiser for the arts in the schools program which is connected with Art Wave--Children’s Art in the Stores. It’s the kickoff for Art Wave, on display at 35 businesses. It’s Gallery Walk, PT Shorts, the Equestrian Dance at the Legion, so much going on. Stop by Red Raven Gallery near Water and Taylor to check out the high school art there which celebrates Art Wave.
The construction crew has made a wide pathway on Taylor Street to accommodate foot traffic for Gallery Walk and weekend customers.
The sidewalk and parking lanes on the north end of Taylor Street will be
completed by May 31st. The crews are working additional hours in May to reach the completion date goal of June 30th for the entire project.
PROGRAM UPDATE: The Downtown Open Space Tour, originally scheduled for May 11th, has been postponed due to the need for securing additional sponsorship.
Mark your calendars for The Taste of Port Townsend, Thursday, June 14th.
Click on the Main Street calendar tab of the website to see the list of 2012 events.
4/27/12
It’s the Gala Opening of the Jefferson Museum of Art and History tonight--very exciting! There will be a ribbon cutting for the renamed museum on Saturday, 4/28/12, at 11am. Visit www.jchsmuseum.org for more information.
City of Port Townsend Marketing Director Christina Pivarnik reports that there are 50 travel writers in town today at a conference.
On Saturday morning, 4/28/12, City of Port Townsend Police reports that there will be a brief visit by a 30-member motorcycle group from Sequim who are coming to town for a blessing of the motorcyles.
Thanks to the Leader for running our Perspective on the Downtown Construction--we’re more than halfway there.
4/25/12
PORT TOWNSEND NOTED FOR ITS GREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET in Travel & Leisure online. Check out the nice photo by Christina Pivarnik, City of Port Townsend Marketing Director.
Read about the LION local investing program in the recent Main Street News--it’s receiving National attention. Thanks to these generous community members who have invested in Port Townsend and contributed to its vitality.
PORT TOWNSEND FEATURED IN NATIONAL MAIN STREET NEWS
4/23/12
Reminders: MERCHANTS --it’s time to sign up for Art Wave--Children’s Art in the Stores (print out the flyer and send it in with your check). Deadline extended to 4/26/12.
It’s also time to order Spring Hanging Flower Baskets from Henery’s Garden Center. Let us know if you wish to sign up for the Main Street watering maintenance program and we will water the baskets for you from mid-May through September.Thank you for beautifying the historic districts.
4-19-12
Construction Progress--the McCurdy Building
side of Taylor Street.
WOW WEDNESDAY CONTINUES MAY 16TH
Jewelry appraisals offered at April Fool during WOW Wednesday 4/18
Thanks to all who came out to WOW Wednesday! April 18th.
Water Street was busier than Washington Street businesses,
the Silverwater onTaylor had quite a crowd Wednesday evening and
the party continues at Maricee, celebrating 30 years on Water Street.
MERCHANTS: if you tell us your WOW Wed promotion by May 1st
we will help promote it. This is a social media promotion which you
can promote via your Facebook/twitter/enews/website and regular
marketing channels, such as paid ads and in-store flyers/bag stuffers.
Remember to “like” each others businesses on Facebook, as this helps
with cross-marketing.
Thanks for helping promote the downtown historic district during construction.
REMINDERS: SIGN UP NOW FOR ART WAVE--Children’s Art in the Stores! The cost is only $10 and you get a very fun window display which celebrates children’s art.
It’s also time to sign up for hanging flower baskets. Call Henery’s Garden Center to order your baskets (385-3354) and call the PT Main Street (385-7911) to sign up for the watering program. Thanks for beautifying the districts--it makes a big difference.
4-17-12
Nancy Schrier of Personalize It! has a fun stamping activity
planned for WOW Wednesday April 18--plus a sale on stamps!
Speaking of stamps, bring your yellow loyalty card down to get stamped.
19 businesses are planning great customer appreciation specials for WOW Wednesday, April 18th--click on the WOW tab to find out more!
There are discounts, sales, demos and dining deals.
Merchants--don’t forget to promote your offer on your Facebook page and download the sign from our homepage to welcome customers.
Time to order flower baskets from Henery’s Garden Center--call Henery’s at 385-3354 directly to order some splashy colorful baskets.
If you want PT Main Street to take care of them, let us know at 385-7911 and we will add you to the watering list.
It’s also time to sign up for Main Street/PT Artscape’s ART WAVE--Children’s Art in the stores exhibit uptown and downtown!
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4/9/12
Welcome sunshine! Tunnel work continues, along with sidewalks going in. Saturday was busy downtown--there was a great crowd at Gallery Walk, and the opening of the Farmer’s Market (and parade of goats) was a smash hit this past Easter weekend. There is alot of excitement about the reopening of the Green Eyeshade. The interior is warm and inviting and they had a very busy Saturday with customers coming in to see the new lines.
Looking ahead:
MERCHANTS --it’s time to sign up for Art Wave--Children’s Art in the Stores (print out the flyer and send it in with your check). It’s also time to order Spring Hanging Flower Baskets from Henery’s Garden Center. Let us know if you wish to sign up for the Main Street watering maintenance program and we will water the baskets for you from mid-May through September.
More sidewalks are getting poured this week in front of Olympic Art & Office and the McCurdy Building. By the way, did you know that Olympic Art and Office delivers?
The Downtown Construction has continued in rain and sun.
We are looking forward to the sidewalk being poured by the McCurdy Building soon.
Thanks for your support of local businesses in the construction area. Frameworks on the south end of Taylor, Taylor Street businesses,
Washington Street businesses and Earthenworks on Water Street are open. And it’s exciting that the Green Eyeshade will reopen on Easter weekend--Saturday, in time for Gallery Walk April 7th. Don’t forget to stop by William’s Gallery for their anniversary celebration.
Curbs Poured Along McCurdy Building
3-26-12
The Construction Project continues in earnest, with sidewalk lids being removed along the Mount Baker Block Building this week.
There is no access to the Mount Baker Block Building from 7 am to 11 am on Tuesday, 3/27/12 while the lid is removed and the walkway put in.
There are walkways now to the other businesses on this side, including Lehani’s, The Rose and the Silverwater.
The Victorian Heritage Festival was a step back into the past, with many appropriately-attired folks promenading in cooperative weather.
New programs, events to interest the gents, and some fascinating glimpses to Victorian times were part of the schedule.
Pipia Sisters sang at Wandering Wardrobe at WOW Wednesday 3/14
Downtown Merchants: What are you planning for WOW Wednesdays?
It is a free retail promotion that is part of the Light at the End of the Tunnel campaign. Merchants are encouraged to design their own customer appreciation event --the next two are scheduled for April 18, and May 16th. Let us know what you are offering and we will help promote it! You can also post on your facebook page and your website, send customer emails, do paid advertising, and use bag stuffers to promote your event.
YELLOW LOYALTY CARDS--Merchants: if you have completed loyalty cards, please turn them in to the Port Townsend Main Street office in the Mount Baker Block. Thanks!
The Victorian Heritage Festival is in high gear planning for the event which takes place March 23-25. Tell your customers and spread the word! In addition to all the new events, they will still have Victorian Teas, fashion show, and several new and informative lectures and an antique bicycle race. A few more volunteers are needed and help with raffle prize “packaging” is welcome. If you can donate some supplies for the raffle prizes, please contact Sarah Chrisman liebidieb@yahoo.com. 
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Always something interesting to discuss at Gallery Walk--
chatting about Lorna Libert’s show at Simon Mace Gallery
on Taylor Street
Gallery Walk was especially memorable this past week. Thanks to the great crew at the Port Townsend Film Festival who helped string lights and pennants along the walkways on Taylor Street so that folks could find their way to Simon Mace Gallery there.
What’s a “Picnic” without ants? The interior of the newest store on Water Street, Picnic, has some whimsical touches...including this parade of “ants” across the upper wall! Stop by 810 Water Street to check out their fresh displays and wish them well!
CONSTRUCTION QUESTIONS?
The Construction Open Office at Main Street takes place on Friday mornings from 9-10 am.
Please click on the Construction Q & A tab on the Port Townsend Main Street website home page.
The 24-hour construction hotline for questions is (360) 643-1841. If it is after hours, please use the hotline only for emergencies or urgent issues.
Sign up for project updates at http://sidewalktunnels.wordpress.com
March 7th
Thanks to the 16 stores which joined in the Indoor Sidewalk Sale March 3, and displayed pieces of the sidewalk in their store windows with the motto “Downtown Rocks!” Gallery Walk was packed, and people are finding their way down Taylor Street to Washington and Water Streets. It is exciting (if loud) to watch a new street being born on Taylor Street.
We also thank Cris Busch-Lyons and Glenn Lyons of Summer House Design for coordinating the Treasure Hunt at the end of February during the construction. Congrats to “Team Terrific” and “Team Trout” as well as our wrap party hosts, Artisans on Taylor and Elevated Ice Cream & Candy Company.
MARCH 3 “INDOOR SIDEWALK SALE”
GALLERY WALK & RESTAURANT SPECIALS
The action is on Taylor Street--come get a ringside seat at a Taylor Street business to watch the project happen.
Loyalty cards are available at 60 participating businesses. Click the “Loyalty Cards” tab on our website to find out more.
Last week, Scott Sawyer, of Shea-Carr-Jewell and Mari Mullen, Port Townsend Main Street Executive Director traveled to Bainbridge Island and met with Andie Mackin, Bainbridge Island Downtown Association, and Chris Wierzbicki, P.E. Dept. of Planning & Community Development, Bainbridge Island, to get an update on the Winslow construction project. We were grateful that they shared their insights with us.
Scott Sawyer, Chris Wierzbicki and Andie Mackin
February 24th
There is a new Construction Q & A posted on our website--check it out.
Historic District Merchant Reminder: Please let Main Street know if you are participating in the Indoor Sidewalk Sale March 3 and in the WOW Wednesdays Promotion (Wednesdays March 14, April 18 and May 16th.) It is free to participate, and we can help promote your activity.
OPEN OFFICE: Fridays during Construction from 9-10 am at the Main Street office. Got construction questions? We can help!
TREASURE HUNT THIS WEEKEND 2/25 & 2/26
This weekend--Treasure Hunt in the Businesses! Special thanks to Cris Busch-Lyons and Glenn Lyons of Summer House Design for all their energy putting together a fun treasure hunt Feb. 25/26th. The prize is a “treasure!” Click on the Treasure Hunt tab on our website to find out more and come down and enjoy “the hunt!”
February 20th
Local artist Margie McDonald puts the finishing touches on the artistic archway that is being installed on the sidewalk at Water & Taylor Street on Tuesday, February 21--Mardi Gras-- to welcome pedestrians. We are having an “Archway Opening” at 4 pm Tuesday. Businesses are open during construction and are accessible via the sidewalk. It is anticipated that Taylor Street will be closed to traffic through early May. The archway idea was generated by merchants as we planned for the construction process. It was created under the auspices of the Port Townsend Main Street Program, the City of Port Townsend, and PT Artscape. 59 Port Townsend High School students in Kathleen Burgett’s art class worked on the art project with Margie McDonald. It is part of the “Light at the End of The Tunnel” Project to support businesses during the downtown construction project. Special thanks to the Mount Baker Block, Julian Arthur of Arthur Equipment, and Scott Nollette/Copper Bamboo.
Margie McDonald weaves “Shops Open” message into the archway.
Port Townsend High School art students created
elements for the archway.
IN OTHER LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL NEWS:
Loyalty cards are available at 57 businesses--look for store signs!
The prize is a $500 package of fun gift certificates on Taylor Street!
Cris Busch-Lyons and Glenn Lyons of Summer House Design have been having alot of fun creating clues for the “Treasure Hunt” this weekend. Click on the Treasure Hunt button on our website for more details. There are some fun prizes!
February 13th, 2012
There is a new Construction Q & A posted on our website--check it out.
The “Light at the End of the Tunnel” Downtown Construction loyalty card program starts Feb. 20th.
Stay tuned for the list of participating stores.
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February 13th, 2012
The “Light at the End of the Tunnel” Downtown Construction loyalty card program starts Feb. 20th.
Stay tuned for the list of participating stores.
February 7, 2012
The Downtown Construction Sidewalk Lid Replacement Project bid has been awarded to Strider Construction of Bellingham, WA. Work is now scheduled to begin on Taylor Street February 20th, 2012. The anticipated project time frame is February 20 to June 2, 2012. The majority of the work will be centered on Taylor Street from February 20 to mid- May. The scope of work includes sewer line replacement, utility undergrounding, filling sidewalk voids in specified areas, Washington/Taylor intersection work and sidewalk lid replacement. Work will take place on the east side of the sidewalk first, then proceed to the west side (Mount Baker Block Building).
| Merchant Breakfast at The Silverwater Cafe 2/7/12. |
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Construction Walk-Through with Contractors 1/23/12
The next Main Street Merchant Breakfast is Tuesday, February 7th from 8:30-9:45 at The Silverwater Cafe. The topic is the Downtown Construction update and related marketing plan. Come hear the latest news and learn more about the marketing program.
We have delivered information to the downtown businesses on these activities and we encourage downtown merchants to take advantage of the free marketing opportunities including a loyalty card program and coupon book. Our goal is to encourage locals and visitors to patronize our businesses during the construction project.
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Time to stop snowing!
It’s been a quiet week, with a fluffy blanket of snow covering town. But now it’s melting, and things are picking up for the weekend. Come join friends and warm up at one of our friendly coffeehouses. Shake cabin fever and go out for dinner! On Friday evening, the Wineseller is hosting a wine tasting of Spanish gems. There are new movies at The Rose, the Iron Lady with Meryl Streep is playing at The Uptown Theater, and there’s live music at local clubs.
Around the block:
Update for January 19, 2012 noon DM disposal has just notified the city that they have had to pull their trucks off the road today for safety reasons. As soon as possible they will resume service. They will work Saturday. If you have a scheduled pick-up, leave your cans off the road but visible for the trucks.
Thanks to all who have pitched in to shovel snow from the sidewalks. Jim Cately, owner of William James Bookseller, was spotted shoveling his block of 800 Water Street. Thanks Jim! Tickled Pink, 825 Water Street, is remodeling. January is a great time for remodeling/painting projects, getting a head start on taxes, and catching up on paperwork. You can show off your talents at Open Mic at Sirens on Wednesday evenings, and there’s Karaoke on Thursdays eves. At The Upstage, the Open Mic showcase is on Monday nights. Come down for some local color!
Find out more about the Quimper Mercantile Project at www.quimpermerc.com
Don’t forget to “Vote Port Townsend” as America’s Coolest Small Town! Vote every day til January 31st! Spread the word, spread the link! Don’t forget to vote on weekends...Thank you!
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A new year has begun...resolutions in progress!
We are very grateful to all the businesses which generously contributed to the Main Street Tax Incentive Program in 2011.
Thanks to you, our program has a strong start to 2012.
We are finalizing our 2012 calendar of events and will finalize our workplans at our annual board retreat January 25. We welcome two new board members this year: Roselynn Itti (The Closet Space, Little Rose Thai Restaurant) and Tammi Rubert (Manager of Jefferson Transit). We thank them for their willingness to serve our community. Stay tuned for coming news about the Downtown Construction Marketing Plan. Sign up to receive blogposts about the project on the home page of our website.
Around the block: The end of an era--The Green Eyeshade closed its doors and we wish Marilyn Staples and her crew the very best!
There was a full house at the Quimper Mercantile meeting at the Undertown 1/11/12. There is excitement about this new enterprise, which hopes to be up and running this summer, adding to a healthier economy in Port Townsend. Keep up to date on the project on their Facebook page. And while you are on Facebook, become a fan of Port Townsend Main Street Program too! Thanks!
12/20/11
Thanks to all who participated on “We Love Locals” Day Dec. 15th. There were over 400 entry cards filled out!
There are literally thousands of great last minute gift ideas in Port Townsend businesses. A number of stores will be open later from Dec. 15 to 23. Take some time to stroll past the many lively windows decorated in the spirit of the season as you hunt for last minute gift ideas and gift certificates for friends and family.
Malcolm Dorn and his Wallyworks crew partnered with Main Street to decorate Uptown and it is looking very festive, Uptown and Downtown.
Thank you for shopping and dining locally. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
’Thar She Glows-“ The white whale at Artisans on Taylor
It was a very special day on Saturday, Dec. 3 The carolers sang during the Merchant Open House from 1-3 pm and again at the Treelighting. Santa arrived in style with Mayor Sandoval aboard Fire Engine No. 3. There was a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and a holiday message by the Mayor. Santa visited with children after the treelighting at Flagship Landing. Treats were provided by Bon Appetit and Kiwanis Key Club helped Main Street with an ornament-making activity for waiting children.
Thanks to all our volunteer helpers and to our Promotion Committee for their hard work.
Congratulations to two local winners of the Hometown Holiday Sweepstakes--Pam Gray and Elizabeth Mention. They were very excited to each win a $500 shopping spree!
If you are one of the 34 stores participating in the holiday activities, please promote it on your Facebook and social media. Let your customers also know about your extended hours. The next special event is LOCALS’ NIGHT December 15th. There’s so much fun in Port Townsend throughout the holiday season.
The holiday graphics feature the James & Hastings Building and Fire Truck No. 3 (Santa’s ride this year); it was created by Kevin Mason (Victorianworkshop.com).
Congratulations to TICKLED PINK at 825 Water Street for their winning holiday windows--the theme was “Let There Be Light.”
The Main Street ornament is on sale now at 12 select stores; it features Fire Engine No. 3 which brought Santa to town this year for the treelighting. Elizabeth Becker (SeaportPhotography) took the photo for the ornament. Add these to your collection and support the work of the Port Townsend Main Street Program--thank you!
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK PROJECT 2012
Scott Sawyer, Shea-Carr-Jewell, (assisted by Mari Mullen) met with 45 merchants over 11/17 & 11/18 for updates on the 2012 Construction Project. More visits to be set in the near future. If you need more information, or have a specific question, please contact our office at director@ptmainstreet.org. Have you signed up for the project blog? Click through to find out what’s happening.
Lots of great promotional ideas came out of The Main Street Merchant Breakfast at The Public House Nov. 3rd. The topic was “Strengthening Your Business in the Off Season.” Approximately 50 merchants came to hear the 2012 Construction Project Update from Shea-Carr-Jewell and hear local merchants talk about what’s worked/what hasn’t for marketing their businesses. We will followup on the marketing ideas through the Main Street Promotion committee and interested volunteers.
| GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT RAISES $6400--THANKS TO YOU |
Thanks to our participating merchants, Jefferson Healthcare, our sponsors, SOS Printing, and our hard-working Main Street promotion committee and volunteers. And thanks to everyone who wore leopard, zebra, giraffe, tiger or snake print--you were wild! |
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| Thanks to 25 businesses who got in the film festival spirit and decorated their store windows. |
| Congratulations to About Time, our Merchant Window Contest winner! |
| SIDEWALK SALE SEPT 17/18 2011 Save BIG by Shopping Locally |
| MEMBERSHIPS--If you have renewed, thank you! If you have not yet joined, please consider being a part of making it all happen in the historic districts. From caring for Adams Street Park and 100 flower baskets, marketing the Uptown Street Fair, coordinating award-winning promotions and supporting historic preservation, Main Street helps businesses stay healthy and preserves our small town charm. The Port Townsend Main Street Program is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Find out more about our organization’s activities by signing up to receive our enews via our website. Please call the office at 360-385-7911 for details |
| Thanks to all who have sent in their memberships. |
| We ask merchants and property owners to do their part in helping Port Townsend sparkle for summer. Extra attention is needed for windows, doorways and sidewalks in front of your businesses. For sidewalk cleaning, hosing off near the catch basin in the street is the best bet. |
Read about it in The Leader.
Local bands performed on The Edensaw Stage at Uptown
Street Fair 8/20/11
We also thank the City of Port Townsend, The Farmer’s Market, Jefferson County Parks and Recreation and the American Legion for their support of this summer music series. Concerts begin at 5:30 pm and end at 8 pm.
CONCERTS ON THE DOCK PHOTOS
LOCUST STREET TAXI
Our media sponsor was the Peninsula Daily News--thank you!
Susan Monroe (All About Escrow) and Kim Aldrich (Cobalt Mortgage)
sponsored the concert
Blacky Sheridan
Dancing in the daylight to Blacky Sheridan
Lou Faulkner of MongoSmash
AUGUST IS PORT TOWNSEND MAIN STREET MEMBERSHIP MONTH!
If you are a current Main Street member, thank you! If you are up for renewal, please watch your mailbox--renewal letters coming soon.
We appreciate your support of our activities, we can’t do it without you!
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ATTENDS QUARTERLY MANAGER MEETING IN MOUNT VERNON
I have just returned from two days meeting with Main Street Managers from across the state. Our training was focused on “Marketing Main Street” with Erica Mills of Claxon Marketing. It was a fascinating and worthwhile session. There was advance homework and thought-provoking followup still to do.
100 FLOWER BASKETS, ADAMS STREET PARK BLOSSOMS
Thanks to Tara, our waterer, the hanging flower baskets planted by Henery’s Garden Center are blooming beautifully. Though it has been challenging, unseasonable windy and wet, she has devoted herself to their care, deadheading, fixing the hangers, and keeping plants in good health. Despite birds nesting, winds whipping, and excessive rain, she is winning the battle for beautiful baskets throughout town. Thanks Tara! And thanks to all the merchants who have signed up for this program to keep Port Townsend beautiful.
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GALLERY WALK SATURDAY, JULY 2nd 5:30-8:00pm
Gallery Walk on July 2 featured knock-out art at the Galleries, new businesses open (welcome Writer’s Workshoppe on Taylor and Sea Grass at 633 Water Street), a temporary local art show at 911 Water Street (with wearable art wedding dresses from the Wearable Art Show, and Williwaw driftwood bike sculptures, paintings by several local artists. The wedding dresses splashed with poppies were painted by Susan Hazard.
The art show at 911 Water was coordinated by Marilyn Kurka of Admiralty Apartments. The Port Townsend Main Street Program helped coordinate getting wearable art in vacant store windows—check out the Mount Baker Block Building window on Taylor Street too. The Wearable Art displays were created by Judith Bird and Debbi Steele.
At the Mount Baker Block 211 Taylor Street
Poppy splashed wedding dresses by Susan Hazard were up temporarily for Gallery Walk July 2
Whimsical chicken paintings by Beverly Michaelsen also part of temporary display
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NEW SPOTS AROUND THE BLOCK
Come check out Heather Pollack’s “Seagrass” Interior Design store in the N.D. Hill Building at 633 Water Street (formerly the Christian Science Reading Room). You may have met Heather at her space at the Farmer’s Market.
We welcome Anna and Peter Quinn’s Writer’s Workshoppe to 234 Taylor Street--stop by and see how they have transformed the space. It’s right across from the Rose Theatre. The three year old ‘store for writers’ offers books, tools, fun stuff and workshops for writers of all kinds. “We hold 10-12 workshops a week ranging from poetry to novels in progress to writing children’s books” said Anna Quinn, co-owner. “After two locations up a flight of stairs, we are thrilled to be on the street level in such a vibrant part of town.”
GLADDEN YOUR HEART WITH SOME ART
Debbi Steele and Judith Bird have installed some fantastic pieces from the Wearable Art Show in Downtown open window spaces at 211 Taylor and 911 Water Street. Proceeds from the sale of the dresses benefit the Women and Girls Fund of the Jefferson County Community Foundation. Here is a preview:
Gorgeous hand-painted wedding dress by Susan Hazard
on view at 911 Water Street--stop by at Gallery Walk July 2
(This desirable space on Water Street is available for rent--good to know! Contact: (360) 385-0553)
FERRY GOOD NEWS
It is exciting to have two ferries back in service on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route and just in time for the busy three day weekend! Three cheers to WSDOT, our civic leaders and Todd Shipyards for making it all happen.
The MV Salish is sparkling in the dock. The ferry party on June 30th was attended by approximately 300 community members and included words of welcome by elected officials and Washington State Dept. of Transportation representatives. The greetings and performances by members of the Port Gamble S’Kallam, Jamestown S’Klallam and Lower Elwha S’Kallam tribes were a highlight of the event.
Taste Volunteers Gayle and Charlie Moore
Wine & Cider Tasting
TASTE OF PT TICKETS--199 happy diners attended the annual Taste of Port Townsend June 16th. Many thanks to our diners who supported the event, our generous restaurants, and volunteers. Thanks also to Sweet Laurette’s Cafe & Bistro, Muskan Indian Food, Perfect Endings Cupcakes, and The Upstage’s Downtown Deli for donating to The Tasty Prize. This was a fundraiser for the Port Townsend Main Street Program, and kudos to our Organization Committee for their work coordinating the event.