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What's Happening in Downtown Greeley - August 2, 2012

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What's Happening - August 2, 2012

 

Friday Fest with "Foxfield Four" - Aug 3

on the 9th St. Plaza

"Foxfield Four puts on a fun, high energy pop show that blends the rock styles of artists like John Mayer with more jazzy, pop sounds like Jason Mraz." 

~303 The Scoop

  

 Friday Fest is a  a"GO CUP" night, so you can get your favorite adult beverage in a "GO CUP" from one of the following: The Rio, Armadillo, Penalty Box, Jager, Mad Cow, Tavola, Kress and Patrick's. 

Enjoy your drink outside on the plaza while enjoying the band!  

Learn more about "GO CUP" HERE. 

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Dizzy "D" Block Car Cruise - Aug 3

While you are enjoying the live music keep your eyes out around the block 

to catch the classic cars cruisin' the old "D" block downtown. 

Best viewing locations are The Kress, Tavola, Mad Cow and Patrick's Irish Pub.

Cruisin' starts about 7pm

  
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First Friday "A Walk of Art" - Aug 3
It's First Friday again (where does the time go?) 
A dozen galleries and businesses showcase new art and artists.
Demonstrations, hands-on activities, refreshments and live music.
For a detailed list click HERE
(P.S. - We heard your requests and are working on a map for you - it is in progress).
  
Bones Muhroni @ Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant - August 4
The Rio Summer Concert Series continues with Bones Muhroni
Music starts at 7
Enjoy food and drink on the Rio Patio with live music Saturday nights!

Only one more after this!

August 11 - Ben Pu & Crew

  

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Celebrate "20 Years and Still Growing" 

with a special Farmer's Market event Saturday, August 4th!

Plan to come to the Greeley Farmers' Market on Saturday, August 4 to celebrate our 20th birthday. 

There will be kid's activities, music, cooking demos, and more throughout the morning 

and a special birthday cake to enjoy.

More info  HERE

farmers   

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Guillermo GiiAstorga @ The Jager - Aug 3

Show starts at 10pm

Check out Gii HERE

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Jona Kimbrough @ Batter Up Cakes - Aug 3

Show time 6-8pm

Visit the Batter Up Facebook page HERE

  

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Movie/Music Line-Up @ The Kress 

To Rome With Love - Opens Friday Aug 3, runs through Aug 9
Moonrise Kingdom - through August 4
Found Footage Festival - August 12
Live music most Saturday nights in the lounge
Go to the Kress Website HERE
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2012 Greeley Tribune "Hot Picks"
Just in case you missed the Greeley Tribune 2012 "Hot Picks"
Check out all these downtown businesses, people and events that won!
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Check out The Blue Mug Coffee Bar's new 2nd location
... The old Margie's on 16th St!!!
 
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Titanic The Musical @ The Union Colony Dinner Theatre -Thru Aug 26
"Worthy of Your Attention" says the Greeley Tribune entertainment critic!
"Remarkable Humor Spread Throughout"
Titanic is based on the great ship's maiden voyage from departure in Southampton, England to the sinking in the Atlantic by an iceberg. The story follows passengers and crew members who were actually aboard the ship in 1912. 
For ticket pricing and show times, click HERE.  

  

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Wine Tour @ Tavola - August 4

Enjoy another wine "stay-cation" tour night with Tavola Restaurant 

Complimentary Prossecco at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 6:30

$49.50 per person 

Call (970) 515-6375 to reserve your seat today!

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Crab Rolls

Alaskan Snow Crab, mango, red bell pepper, spring mix,

wrapped with rice paper with a cilantro lime sauce

Chardonnay - Breast Cancer

Crab Cakes with a savory citrus remoualade 

Sauvignon Blanc - Planet

Crab Gumbo

Sausage, Shrimp, Crab, celery, carrots, onion and potatoes 

Merlot- AIDS 

Fried Ice Cream

Banfia Rossa Regale

Many of the wines featured in this dinner are from One Hope Wineries.  One Hope donates an astonishing 50% of their profits to many different charitable organizations.  The wines we have chosen benefit our Planet, as well as the fight against Breast Cancer and AIDS.  For more information visitwww.onehopewine.com   

Wine Glasses  

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Greeley Farmer's Market - Saturdays at 7:30 to Noon 

The Greeley Farmer's Market is back in it's summer home at the Depot on 7th avenue with produce, entertainment and MORE!. View their facebook page HERE.

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