[Vision2020] Moscow Chamber: Your input is desired on possibleupcoming activities

[Bill London]

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Given the success of the ArtWalk, Farmers Market, and all, I agree that you 
should be focusing on Heart of the Arts activities/events.

Of your suggestions, I personally prefer the ChalkWalk.  Closing off Main 
Street would be better than confining chalk artistry to sidewalks.
BL





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Darrell Keim" <keim153 at gmail.com>
To: "Vision2020" <vision2020 at moscow.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 8:27 PM
Subject: [Vision2020] Moscow Chamber: Your input is desired on 
possibleupcoming activities


> Visionaries:
>
> One of the areas the Moscow Chamber is trying to focus on is our
> "Heart of the Arts" image.  The Chamber is in the preliminary stages
> of planning an Oktoberfest and ChalkWalk for downtown this fall.  The
> general plan is to have the ChalkWalk start about 5pm on a Friday, and
> run through Saturday with awards around 7pm.  The Oktoberfest would
> run from about noon on Saturday until 7pm or so.  They will be held on
> the same weekend.
>
> For the ChalkWalk some local "professional" artists would be used, and
> the general public and kids would also be invited to participate.  For
> those unfamiliar with chalk art festivals, the idea is that it is a
> form of performance art.  The artist works on the sidewalk, and the
> public gets to watch them work, and interact with them while they
> work.  The art made can be quite beautiful.  After the festival, the
> art is washed away. For an example from Prosser, WA click here:
> http://www.prosserchamber.org/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=4&year=2008&month=09&day=27&Itemid=113
>
> For the Oktoberfest we are tentatively planning to have beer, sausages
> and chips, etc.  This would run throughout the day Saturday.
>
> Here is where you can help, Visionaries:  Give me your opinions:
> 1.  Does the ChalkWalk sound like something you would come downtown to
> see and interact with the artists?
> 2.  What type of music would you like during Oktoberfest:  Live or 
> recorded
>     a.  If live-can you suggest some good bands?
> 3.  What types of activities would you enjoy at the Oktoberfest?
> 4.  How would you like to see local merchants involved?  A small
> merchant show? Other?
>
> As you can see, we are just starting to plan for this.  Your thoughts
> will be valuable.  Thanks for your input and any ideas you share!
>
> Darrell
>
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