Olde Towne Elkhorn: May 2013

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

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#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

@ the Heartland Cafe

in Olde Towne Elkhorn!

Thursday, May 9, 2013

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

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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!"