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Highlights: - New leadership nominated for the Cambridge Main Street board. Find out who. - Watch adults race tricycles down Poplar Street while you enjoy BBQ and cold brews. It's Summer Send-Off time! - For the first time ever, the Chesapeake Film Festival is bringing incredible films to downtown Cambridge.
- Annie Oakley Wild West Festival August 7-8! Find out what bands are playing and the fun for all ages at this free festival! - This month marks the third annual mosaic show, anchored at the Main Street Gallery and extending to several venues throughout downtown. - Keep supporting downtown merchants while the drawbridge is closed.
Highlights: - Taste of Cambridge and Crab Cook-Off July 10! Find out how to get tickets, which restaurants are competing, and more! - Get ready for a weekend of speed during the 100th anniversary of the Cambridge Classic Powerboat Regatta on July 22-25. - Artists transform chairs into works of art for the Chair/ity show at the Main Street Gallery. - Why your support of downtown is more important than ever.
Highlights: - Summertime Fun Second Saturday with a tribute to author John Barth, live music, giveaways, and more! - Get ready for a great "Chair/ity" bash July 9!
Highlights: - Mother's Night Out Second Saturday with free flowers, strolling musicians, shop specials, more! - The Wild West is coming to the Eastern Shore!
Highlights: - The first-ever Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo - Downtown welcomes its newest business, Paul's Subs. - Horseshoe nails, pastry bag tips, and pencil erasers are transformed into stunning jewelry at the Main Street Gallery.
November 2009 NewsletterHighlights: - Second Saturday: Trunk shows, big sales, more. - Going green: Volunteers spruce up downtown with trees, plantings. - Cambridge Lives! Community program moves forward.
October 2009 NewsletterHighlights: - Cannery Way Mural: Join in the dedication of this public art project. - Schooners: Majestic vessels heading to Cambridge for Schooner Rendezvous. - Art: Twigs and grasses are transformed into works of art at the Main Street Gallery.
September 2009 NewsletterHighlights: - Summer Send-Off Beer & Wine Block Party: What's planned. Plus the Main Street Mile relay race. - Eat, Drink & Buy Art: New Eastern Shore promotion kicks off in Cambridge. - Cambridge Lives! Community picnic kicks off public input for new project. August 2009 NewsletterHighlights: - Taste of Cambridge: Recap of the winning restaurants and more. - Mosaic Path: A wonderful, city-wide mosaic exhibit returns for the second year. - Cambridge Lives! A new program in the Maple Street area.
July 2, 2009 NewsletterHighlights: - Taste of Cambridge: Which restaurants are competing, how to get tickets, and more. - Fourth of July on the Choptank: Find out where you can go to be part of Cambridge's biggest July 4 party, complete with food, music, games, and a carnival; not to mention a boat parade and fireworks! - Crab-tastic: Find out where to go for some interesting crab-tastic items in the shops.
June 8, 2009 NewsletterHighlights: - In the news: Find out why the nation is talking about Cambridge. - A big Second Saturday: Lots of stuff happening—talk an art walk, eat out, find special sales in the stores. - Best of the Eastern Shore: Find out who Cambridge's winners were in What's Up Eastern Shore.
May 5, 2009 NewsletterHighlights: - Groove City Jazz & Blues Fest: Find out who's playing when this Saturday. - A big Second Saturday: Lots of stuff happening on the day of the Jazz Fest, from a community mosaic to gallery openings to special sales to an ArtMart. - Farmers' Market: The season opens Thursday, May 7. Find out what special guest will be on hand. - Cambridge on TV: Read about NBC Tom Brokaw's four-day stay in Cambridge—with camera-toting production crew.
April 4, 2009 NewsletterHighlights: - Cambridge's 325th: Find out what's planned for the city's birthday celebration. - NBC in town: Find out what a NBC crew is coming to downtown Cambridge. - Mural: Take a sneak peek at the design planned for a new downtown mural. - New store: Find out where you can high-quality yarn and secondhand treasures — all in one space.
March 6, 2009 NewsletterHighlights: - New restaurant, new antique shop: Get the scoop on Cambridge's newest businesses, Bella Luna and Trumpeter Swan. - Green B&B: Which local B&B is the first Eastern Shore member of the Green Hotels Association. - Jazz Fest Jam: Why you don't want to miss it. - Downtown market analysis: Find out why the professionals see Cambridge as "the next revitalization success story."
February 4, 2009 NewsletterHighlights: - Celebrating Valentine's: What to do, where to head with your sweetheart on Feb. 14. - New businesses: How many businesses have opened in downtown Cambridge in the past year? More than you think! Plus, read about four new business openings happening now. - Arts and culture roundup: New shows in the galleries, drama, music, and more.
January 7, 2009 NewsletterHighlights: - One year after the fire: Read about what's happened in the year since a devastating fire on Race Street. - New restaurants: Two new restaurants are opening soon in downtown Cambridge: Jimmie & Sook's Raw Bar and Grill and Bella Luna Italian restaurant. - Going green: How downtown Cambridge plans to get greener this year. - People to watch: Out of the 12 folks featured in What's Up Eastern Shore magazine's People to Watch list, three of them live in Cambridge; a fourth works in Cambridge.
December 1, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Holiday fun: Stores are staying open late (some until midnight) on Fridays beginning Dec. 5. Then there's with the Christmas Parade. And Old-Fashioned Christmas with Santa and carriage rides, holiday concerts, and more. Most of these events are free of charge, so they'll fit any budget! - New clothing store: Check out downtown's newest store, Ceanie's Apparel, a woman's clothing store that's opened just in time to find a new holiday outfit. - More: Plus lots more, from news on an upcoming market analysis of downtown to getting yourself in shape for the various endurance events that are coming to Cambridge next year.
November 3, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - HOT TOPIC—Liquor Licenses: Speak out now on this crucial issue. A public rally to amend the liquor license law is planned for 5 p.m., Nov. 18. - New antiques store: Downtown's newest store, Shorebid Antiques, is now open at 411 Washington Street. - Pine Street area report: Work is wrapping up on a 60-page report on the Pine Street area that adjoins downtown. Find out what it's about. - Arts & music round-up: From new photography shows in the galleries to a free concert with the U.S. Air Force Band to a comedy of a theatrical production, it's all happening downtown.
October 3, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Art! Downtown Cambridge's most ambitious, exciting month ever on the arts scene, with shows featuring found objects, wildfowl carving, oil paintings, and more. - Mosaic Mural Unveiling: Join in as the community comes together for the official unveiling of the Mosaic Mural, created by local artists and volunteers of all ages at the site of January's fire on Race Street. - Shorebid returns: Shorebid Antiques, which lost its business in the January fire, is coming back downtown and opening in a new location. - HOT TOPIC—Liquor Licenses: Find out the latest on this issue that affects new restaurants for our downtown.
September 10, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - 20 Ways to Enjoy September: Everything from boats to arts to family fun is happening this month. - Summer Send-Off: This Beer & Wine Block Party is a perfect way to ring out the summer on Saturday, Sept. 20. Get the details. - Condolences: Saying goodbye to Doris Mae Todd, the woman behind Doris Mae's Restaurant for the past 29 years. - HOT TOPIC—Liquor Licenses: Find out the latest on this issue that affects new restaurants for our downtown.
August 21, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Renaissance on High Street: Find out how the 300 block of High Street is kicking downtown revitalization into high gear. - Main Street Mile: Ever seen a 200-lb. man try to race on a kid-size tricycle? See it during the hilarious Main Street Mile during Summer Send-Off Saturday, Sept. 20. - Gourmet Cooking in a Parking Lot: Our local version of Iron Chef came to the Farmers' Market August 14. Find out who won—and what that "secret ingredient" was! - HOT TOPIC—Liquor Licenses: Find out what you can do in a few short minutes to help bring exciting new restaurants to our downtown.
August 4, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Art: A new mosaic shows opens in five different spots; plus a new show featuring Wednesday Morning Artists at Maris Elaine Gallery—both opening on August 9. - Main Street Mile: Ever seen a 200-lb. man try to race on a kid-size tricycle? See it during the hilarious Main Street Mile on August 9 during Second Saturday. - Chef of the Shore: Our local version of Iron Chef comes to the Farmers' Market August 14! - HOT TOPIC—Liquor Licenses: Why is everybody in Cambridge talking about liquor licenses these days? And why are they important in helping revitalize downtown?
July 15, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Taste of Cambridge winners! - Cambridge Main Street hires Arts & Entertainment coordinator. - Del-Mar-Va's Got Talent begins July 30 at Scoop Station!
July 2, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Find out all you need to know about Taste of Cambridge July 12. - Cambridge wins Maple Street grant. - Billie Jo Heister, Hyatt employees win Main Street volunteer awards. - Now, a place to buy Smith Island cake right downtown!
June 3, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Juneteenth celebration to feature live music, dancing, history, and more June 14! - Mayoral forum planned June 4. - Cambridge Main Street says thank you to volunteers with a party June 20.
May 15, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - What does Main Street do, anyway, and why are we worth your support? - Help add green to Cannery Way May 17! - First-ever Chef of the Market coming to Farmer's Market May 29.
May 1, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - A great line-up for the Groove City Jazz & Blues Fest May 10. - The Main Street Farmer's Market opens its second season May 1. - New spa, new stores, new restaurant, and more!
April 4, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Main Street eyes residential revitalization in Pine Street community. - Deanna Bogart headlines this year's Groove City Jazz & Blues Fest May 10. - April art openings at Gallery 447, Dorchester Arts Center, and Joie de Vivre.
March 4, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Tickets on sale now for March 29 fundraiser to benefit Jazz Fest. - Marketing campaign to promote downtown. - Salvation Army hopes to open within two weeks.
February 14, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Mid-Winter Madness Sale Feb. 16 means bargains at 25 stores! - Facade of fire-damaged building has been stabilized; artists may add color. - Local artists are planning a mural for Cannery Way on Race Street.
SPECIAL EDITION After the Fire February 4, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Governor O'Malley tours downtown Cambridge; announces fire assistance. - What we've learned about Cambridge since the fire.
SPECIAL EDITION After the Fire January 25, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Local developer Brett Summers to buy fire-damaged property; vows to save facade. - More than 200 people show up for public rally in support of downtown. - How to help Cambridge recover from the Jan. 15 fire.
SPECIAL EDITION After the Fire January 18, 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Jan. 15 fire destroys two businesses downtown. - Public rally planned Jan. 23. - Cambridge Main Street leads efforts to try to save facade of fire-damaged building.
January 2008 NewsletterHighlights: - Bistro Poplar opens as Cambridge's newest restaurant; Main Street Partners get a sneak peek. - Cambridge Main Street is marking its fifth birthday. Help celebrate on January 12.
December 2007 NewsletterHighlights: - Enjoy an Old-Fashioned Christmas during Second Saturday December 8, with everything from Santa to carriage rides to specials in the stores. - Cambridge's newest restaurant, Bistro Poplar, hopes to open in late December. - Check out the new gift store downtown, Viv's Gifts & More. - Maryland Historical Trust takes tour of downtown Cambridge.
November 2007 NewsletterHighlights: - Affordable artist studios available in downtown buildings through "floating studio" program. - Cambridge Main Street Executive Director Liddy Garcia-Buñuel announces her departure. - Head downtown November 10 for Second Saturday and meet artist Mary Ann Schindler at Joie de Vivre. - Get in the holiday spirit December 1 during the 60th annual Cambridge-Dorchester Christmas Parade.
October 2007 NewsletterHighlights: - Construction is beginning on Main Street Gallery. - Maris Elaine Gallery opens with a sophisticated mix of furniture and home accessories. - Go maritime October 13 during Second Saturday with pirate celebrations, sidewalk sale, and more.
September 2007 NewsletterHighlights: - Get ready for free live music and more on Second Saturday, September 8. - Mark your calendar for Summer Send-Off on September 22-23 with two days of fun. - Get the latest news on the Recreation Centre, Creation Time, Cutting Edge, and Avé Hair Studios. - Don't miss a book signing September 8 for Up Pine Street by David 'Nicky' Henry.
August 2007 NewsletterHighlights: - Cambridge's new economic development department is open for business. - Main Street Gallery is awarded a $100,000 grant. - Check out the drumming contest and specials in the stores on Second Saturday, August 11. - Grab your morning coffee or smoothie at Scoop Station, now open at 7 a.m.
July 2007 NewsletterHighlights: - The Taste of Cambridge Crab Cook-Off on July 14 is expected to attract 5,000 visitors! - Main Street is helping beautify downtown with streetscape improvements and plantings. - The Main Street Farmer's Market opens for business July 19 on Academy Street! - A new furniture store, The Maris Elaine Gallery, will offer shoppers a sneak preview July 14. June 2007 NewsletterHighlights: - Unveiling of the historic renovation of 450 Race Street is 4:30 p.m., June 6, 450 Race Street. - Come compete in or watch the Main Street Mile race and have fun at the block party, 5-9 p.m., Saturday, June 9, Muir Street between Academy and Race. - New ice cream shop getting ready to open downtown. May 2007 NewsletterHighlights: - Unveiling of the historic renovation of the Nathan Buildings is 4:30 p.m., May 2, 315 High Street. - Get ready for the Groove City Jazz & Blues Festival, May 12, 3–10 p.m.
April 2007 NewsletterHighlights: - Swing Into Spring Second Saturday, April 14th, 5 - 9 PM. Music, shopping, art openings. - First Arts Alive! Event to take place April 28th. Sign up for chalk art competition.
March 2007 NewsletterHighlights: - Jazz Auction is Saturday, March 24th. Buy your tickets today! - Main Street is celebrating Harriet Tubman's Birthday on March 10th -- Second Saturday
February 2007 NewsletterHighlights: - Four new restaurants planned for downtown Cambridge by year's end - Pine Street historic marker in the works
December 2006 NewsletterHighlights: - 5 good reasons to shop downtown Cambridge for the holidays
November 2006 NewsletterHighlights: - Take a walk on the artsy side
October 2006 NewsletterHighlights: - Oktoberfest comes to Cambridge - Free seminar for business owners
September 2006 NewsletterHighlights: - More streetscape improvements in the works - Block party, boats, showcase, and more
August 2006 NewsletterHighlights: - Taste of Cambridge goes down right easy - Downtown stores to be open Sundays in August
July 2006 NewsletterHighlights: - Taste of Cambridge returns - Cambridge Main Street earns national accreditation
June 2006 NewsletterHighlights: - Music, crowd, and weather add up to great Jazz Fest
May 2006 NewsletterHighlights: - Boost customer relations skills with free workshop - Art: Upstairs at 447 now open; Victor Abarca at Joie de Vivre
April 2006 NewsletterHighlights: - R/UDAT community planning set - A flurry of activity among merchants in Cambridge - Fashion with a unique flair
March 2006 NewsletterHighlights: - Event to raise funds for Jazz & Blues festival - Main Street's top 10 list
February 2006 NewsletterHighlights: - Wayside marker to spotlight Pine Street's musical heritage
January 2006 NewsletterHighlights: - Pump up your marketing skills at seminar - Gage Thomas named Main Street Volunteer of the Year
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