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Downtown is the place to be this weekend if you'r

Downtown is the place to be this weekend if you're looking to embrace your creative side and appreciate some fine art. The Summer Gallery walk is tomorrow with 20+ shops and galleries curating works of art from local artists. Enjoy a self-guided tour and chance to win a $50 gift card. Maps can be picked up at any location.

For the first time, the @uistanleymuseum will be joining the Gallery Walk! Take an early stop from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. and enjoy the museum's recent acquisition of Willie Cole’s Two-Faced Blues along with music from the Blake Shaw Duo.

For more artistic fun, make sure to visit @summerofthearts’s 40th Annual Iowa Arts Festival. The weekend-long celebration will feature 100 local and national artists, stages with live music, food vendors, and more. Admission is free to all of the events, so don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate art, culture, and community.

#downtowniowacity #thinkiowacity #thisisiowa #gallerywalk #iowaartsfestival #stanleymuseumofart #uistanleymuseum

Lots of announcements this week from downtown Iowa

Lots of announcements this week from downtown Iowa City. After ten years, Downtown District Executive Director, Nancy Bird, has accepted a new position as the CEO /President of the merged entity of the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (Business Partnership) and Iowa City Area Development (ICAD).
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To fill this role, the ICDD Executive Committee & Board of Directors voted today by unanimous vote to appoint Betsy Potter as the organization's next Executive Director. Potter's experience in the Director of Creative Services and the assistant ED roles that included managing District communications, marketing campaigns, retail programs, overseeing events like the Downtown Block Party and developing public art initiatives.
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The leadership transition has also led to another staffing change to position the organization for success. Veteran staff Christopher Hunter, the organization's Director of Special Events will transition into the role of Director of Marketing. Hunter has been assisting in the marketing and promotions for the ICDD over his 6 years of employment and his years contracting for photography prior to that. The new promotion will allow him to expand his skills in photography and social media management for larger marketing initiatives planned for the upcoming year.

Who’s ready for the weekend? Friday is finally h

Who’s ready for the weekend? Friday is finally here and downtown has a lot going on. Although the Summer Shop Crawl is sold out, a lot of your favorite shops and boutiques will be open late until 8:00pm. Bring your friends and family downtown to take advantage of the extra hours, shop around, and treat yourself to something new.

While your’e downtown, make sure to stop by the Ped Mall to jive with the Liberty, City, and West High School Jazz Ensembles for @summerofthearts Friday Night Concert Series. The show begins at 6:30pm.

#downtowniowacity #thinkiowacity #thisisiowa #traveliowa

The Summer Shop Crawl is just a few days away! Joi

The Summer Shop Crawl is just a few days away! Join us this Friday, May 19 from 4:00 - 8:00pm for an evening full of great shopping, refreshing summer drinks, and exclusive deals. 🌞🍹🛍️😁

15+ of your favorite downtown shops will have complimentary beverages for you to sip on including French 75s, margaritas, mojitos, and other fun summery spritzers. Tickets are only $15 and include entry into a raffle to win up to $1,000 in gift cards from participating businesses plus this adorable red Shop Crawl wine tumbler.

Get your tickets now while you still can at www.downtowniowacitymarket.com. See you this Friday and happy shopping!

@223babyco @glassandojewelry @villages_iowacity @textilesinc @dulcineaiowacity @bscgoods.co @breadgardenmarket @revivaliowacity @velvetcoat @prairiekitchenstore @theshopiowacity @akardesignstore @sweetsandtreatsic @tspoonsic @reunionbrewery @catherinesboutique @yotopiafroyo

#downtowniowacity #thisisiowa #thinkiowacity #summershopcrawl

Puttin’ Around Downtown returns next Saturday, M

Puttin’ Around Downtown returns next Saturday, May 20th with 15+ mini golf holes. Team tickets can accommodate up to four players and include a new Downtown Iowa City sun visor and the opportunity to win prizes. Get that team costume together!

From 2:00 - 8:00pm, play your way through downtown, snap a few pics at the photo booth, and take advantage of the drink and food specials at participating bars and restaurants. We can’t wait to see what putt-putt holes they create this year!

Learn more and purchase tickets at: www.downtowniowacitymarket.com

#downtowniowacity #thinkiowacity #thisisiowa #minigolf #puttputt #puttinarounddowntown

Local Rewards is hosting its first Downtown Double

Local Rewards is hosting its first Downtown Double Rewards Days! Today, customers can earn double the points for the same purchase. Come support your community, get some good shopping in, and earn double the rewards at the same time. Double Rewards apply for in-store purchases at @catherinesboutique @velvetcoat @discerningeye @revivaliowacity @willowandstock @akardesignstore @bscgoods.co @223babyco @dulcineaiowacity @textilesinc

Downtown Double Rewards Days are the second Tuesday of each month through December and kicks off today with shopping for Mother’s Day. This week, many downtown shops and boutiques will be hosting special events, featuring unique artisan gifts, and more to celebrate the upcoming holiday. Stop in the store to find out for yourself and see the other amazing deals they have to offer.

Customers can sign up for participating shop’s reward programs in-store or online at www.localrewardsic.com.

Spring has officially arrived in Downtown and we’re loving it! People are out and about, flowers and trees are in full bloom, and the sun keeps shining. #downtowniowacity #thinkiowacity #thisisiowa #spring

ICDD invites you to join the customer loyalty prog

ICDD invites you to join the customer loyalty program Local Rewards! Previously known as SIMPERKS, ICDD has rebranded and refined the program for customers and stores to continue to use. Customers with existing accounts will carry their points over to Local Rewards.
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Once you join a store’s rewards platform, you will have access to join other reward programs and receive bonus points for signing on to each. Shops customize their offerings to patrons independently allowing them to redeem those points only at that specific store. The more you buy at participating stores, the more points you can redeem for discounts, free products, rewards, or more inside perks.
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Local Rewards shops include: @discerningeye @textilesinc @dulcineaiowacity @223babyco @velvetcoat @revivaliowacity @bscgoods.co @akardesignstore @willowandstock @catherinesboutique
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As part of Local Rewards, the shops are excited to announce a series of Downtown Double Rewards days happening the second Tuesday of each month through December. The first is May 9th to kick off shopping for Mother’s Day. Double rewards are for in-store purchases only.
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Visit www.localrewardsic.com to sign up, get shopping, and start earning those points!
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#downtowniowacity #thisisiowa #thinkiowacity #localrewardsic #shopping #retail #doublerewards

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