Thursday, May 30, 2013

A Busy Weekend ...


Two events happening 

this weekend in

Olde Towne Elkhorn! 


#1... 


Sidewalk $ale
in Olde Towne Elkhorn!
Friday, May 31st 10:00- 5:00
*Saturday, June 1st
 10:00 - 5:00
*some stores may close earlier

participating stores

Andrea's Design

Little Scandinavia

This & That & Other Stuff

Bellissimo Salon & Spa

*Red Door Accents


The Garden Gallery


*** 


 #2...



20 Vendors join us bringing their best 
vintage, primitives & handcrafted goods!
Grab your "treasure huntin' buddies"
and come spend the day in 
Olde Towne Elkhorn! 


Saturday, May 25, 2013

Kid's Art Classes...

SUMMER ART CLASSES FOR KIDS!

Anna will be back for her 3rd  
summer teaching art for kids!





She has lots of cool things 
planned for this summer!



Kid’s Summer Art Classes! 


Led by Anna Minnick- 

Art Education Major from UNL 

These fun classes will give your child 
an introduction to art or expand on what 
they already know! The projects are great 
and entertaining for all ages. It incorporates 
lots of different styles and techniques they’ll 
be able to learn and just have fun with!


Classes are $20 per student. 
Ages 6-13 (private lessons are available as 
well for anyone or students over 13) 
They will get to take their projects home 
and snacks/drinks will be provided! 



Class Schedule:
Saturday June 15 2:00-4:00
Drawing!
Students will learn different drawing 
techniques, styles, and artists. We will 
use different materials, experiment 
with shading, and coloring!   
       

Saturday June 22 2:00-4:00
Painted terra cotta pots!
We will be painting and decorating
 terra cotta pots. The kids will be able 
to choose their own flower to plant 
in their pot and bring home!


Saturday June 29 2:00-4:00
Mosaic!
Students will get to mosaic and 
grout a large tile to take home. 
We will also do fun practice 
activities with colorful paint chips!



Saturday July 13 2:00-4:00

Miniature plant terrariums!
The kids will choose from a variety of 
fun jars to put little plants and miniature 
decorations in. They can choose a fairy 
theme, or fun random miniature items!


Saturday July 20 2:00-4:00
Community Art!
We will be working with clay to 
create a large collaborative piece that 
will be on display at the Garden Gallery! 
Pictures will be e-mailed for a keepsake.


Saturday August 10 2:00-4:00
Painting!
Kids will explore different painting techniques, 
artists, and styles including mixed media. 
It will be a fun and colorful experience!



SURPRISE BOX!
What kid doesn’t love receiving 
a fun gift in the mail?
Anna will mail a surprise box of 
activities and crafts to your home 
for your kids learning and entertainment! 



Boxes will include 3 artistic activities 
for children ages 5-10.

Themes include:

‘Cars and Trucks’
‘Dinosaurs’
‘Puppies and Kitties’
‘Princess’

Activities can include-
-Creating dinosaur eggs
- Tiara decoration
-Car keychain
- Animal collages
Boxes will be $20 total

If you are interested in signing your 
kiddos up for any of Anna's classes, 
or for the "Surprise Box" in the mail, 
please shoot me an email and I will 
forward it to Anna.  She is currently 
studying with one of her art professors in 
Europe and will be returning the 
first part of June!


Michele Minnick
The Garden Gallery

Gettin' Dirty Behind Colored Doors

2721 North 206th Street
Elkhorn  NE  68022
Phone:  (402) 707-0056

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Sidewalk Sale...


Who doesn't love a sale!?

Sidewalk $ale
in Olde Towne Elkhorn!
Friday, May 31st 10:00- 5:00
*Saturday, June 1st
 10:00 - 5:00
*some stores may close earlier

participating stores

Andrea's Design

Little Scandinavia

This & That & Other Stuff

Bellissimo Salon & Spa

*Red Door Accents

The Garden Gallery



*** 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Summer Music Concerts...


Small town, summer nights, sweet music... 
PRICELESS!

Saturday evenings, beginning June 1st 
(with the exception of one Friday evening on June 7th)
 you can enjoy dinner, spirits & live music
@ the Heartland Cafe! 

The much anticipated summer annual 
concert series will have you tappin' your toes, 
clappin' your hands and kickin' up your heels 
listening to some of the best blues bands 
from around the country & abroad! 

Doors open and dinner begins @ 5:00 p.m.
Music from 7:30 to 10:30
Season tickets available for $50.00!
@ the door $5.00!

June 1  -  Brad Cordle Band
June 7  -  Selwyn Birchwood Band
June 15 - Peace, Love, Etc.
June 22 - The Links
June 29 - Ghost Town Blues Band
July 6 -  Prairie Gator
July 13 -  Bel Airs
July 20 -  Hector Anchondo Band 
July 27 - OK Sisters
Aug 3  - LeVee Town Band
Aug 10 - Blue House with Rent to Own Horns
Aug 17 - Loose Cannon
Aug 24 - Johnsen Brothers
Aug 30  - Acoustic Groove Reunion
     Aug 31 -  Bel Airs


Make memories this summer
in Olde Towne Elkhorn! 

Friday, May 3, 2013

Winner!

 Olde Towne Elkhorn 
is continuing to beautify it's Main Street,
thanks to the Mayor's Neighborhood Grants Program! 
This program provides funding for projects that
impact quality of life, safety, environmental & livability
improvements to the communities of Omaha.

Andrea Ramsey & Michele Minnick owners
of Andrea's Design & The Garden Gallery
submitted an application on behalf of 
Olde Towne Elkhorn to purchase benches 
that would be placed on Main Street for 
visitors to use while visiting the shops and restaurants. 



All recipients from other communities in Omaha
gathered at Andrea's Design on Main St.
to receive their grant contracts! 
Mayor Jim Suttle presented the awards.



Local media was present!



Carl Anderson, President of Olde Towne Elkhorn's 
Main Street Association, Mayor Jim Suttle,
Andrea Ramsey & Michele Minnick pictured
after receiving the grant. 
(apologies on the blurry photo!)




Andrea & Michele... the grant writers! 




A view of Main Street from Andrea's window...
it will just keep on getting better thanks to 
many on Main Street and beyond who care
about our town and work to make a difference! 





Thank you Andrea for hosting the gathering 
today and keeping everyone dry!
Spring will be coming soon! 
In the mean time if you need a little 
spring inspirations visit Andrea's Design




Wednesday, May 1, 2013

studioviews
______________________________________


On April 5th, owners Deb Trowbridge & Collene Riordan welcomed 150 people to
their opening of  studioviews  in Olde Towne Elkhorn!  

studioviews is a working ceramics studio that has made it's home on Main Street.   
It truly is a small world & Olde Towne Elkhorn is a community with neighbors 
who support and help their fellow merchants! 

studioviews provided a complementary valet shuttle from Paramount Parking,
owned and operated by Sharon Janovsky, of the Heartland Cafe's,  brother, Scott Nigro! 
Deb commented, "It's a small world...  I have worked with Scott on tons of parties 
and events over the last 15 to 20 years! Parking was generously shared by Pet Paradise, 
just a half of a block from Olde Downtown Elkhorn!  The flowers on the buffet table 
were all done by Andrea's Designs, and Publication Printing of Waterloo, 
did the invitation postcard and mailing. 
"Yet another reason to head west!"  




Here is just a sample of the beautiful 
mosaic mirrors that Deb creates! 





The gorgeous centerpiece was created by Andrea from
Andrea's Design... a neighbor just a few 
doors north of studioviews.





Colleen Riordan & Deb Trowbridge,
artists in residence, in the studio of studioviews.

Visit the website of  studioviews for more information
on these talented artists and their classes and other offerings!

Welcome studioviews... 
we wish you many years of creating!