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Archive for May, 2008

Ladies get ready!  Ladies Night Out is scheduled for Saturday, June 14th from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm.  The theme this year is Neon Nights: A Tribute to the 80′s and downtown merchants are gearing up for a fun day.

Amy Robertson of Cameron’s is hard at work getting things ready for this year’s event.  There will be 500 “schwag” bags available when registration begins June 2nd.  So mark your calendars and get ready for another fabulous Ladies Night Out.

Look for more details to come…

The Downtown Days…Streets Alive Festival is coming to Downtown Lee’s Summit on June 6, 7 and 8. This festival spans six city blocks and will make the Downtown come alive with activities for all ages.Some festival highlights include a carnival, handcrafted/commercial vendors, yummy food, the Camp Rock family area featuring Radio Disney, a classic car show, 101.1 the Fox and Gail Harley Davidson motorcycle show, nationally known bands, Go Fast Jet Pack Man, a new beer garden, Hawthorn Bank Sunday Jazz Brunch and so much more. 

The event is being presented by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street in partnership with Verizon Wireless and Cumulus Radio. The mission of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street is to promote downtown as the center of commerce, culture and community life for residents and visitors alike.

Below is a listing of some of the Streets Alive activities with dates and times:

All Three Days:
Carnival: Located by City Hall, 220 SE Green St.
Camp Rock Family Area: Family-friendly activities, vendors and performances by Radio Disney. Located on North Douglas Street.
Craft/Commercial/Food Vendors: Throughout Downtown.
Go Fast Orange County Chopper Display: Located on the west side of the railroad tracks, see individual dates for flight times.

Friday, June 6:

Nace Brothers: Depot Stage at 4 p.m.

Local Dancers and Musicians: Located in Camp Rock, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Gail Harley Davidson Motorcycle Ride-In and Bike Show: On the west side of the railroad tracks, from 5 to 9 p.m. Join Kansas City’s own Slacker. Bikers can register at the event.

Monsters of Mock Tribute Bands, U2 & Poison: On the Main Stage, 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Go Fast Jet Pack Man: Be amazed when you see a flying Jet Pack man soar into Downtown for a 30-second flight, 7:30 p.m. by the Main Stage. 

Saturday, June 7:

Performances by Local Dance Studios, Martial Arts and More: Located in Camp Rock, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Radio Disney Performances and Contests: Three performances at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Camp Rock.

Classic Car Show:  Located on S.W. Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring 94.9 KCMO, Bob Bond Artistry and an exciting Poker Run with prizes.

Fashion Show: Located on the Depot Stage at 6 p.m.

VIBE’s Big Break: Performances from the top contestants from 95.7 the VIBE’s big break singing contest, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Music of the Decades: Live music from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and today. Show starts at 5 p.m.; the headlining act Eve 6 takes the Main Stage at 9 p.m. 105.1 JACK FM will broadcast live.

Go Fast Jet Pack Man: Flight will at 8:30 p.m. by the Main Stage.

Sunday, June 8:

Hawthorn Bank Sunday Jazz Brunch: Come down to the festival early, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and enjoy all-you-can-eat Chris Cakes Pancakes for $5. Magic 107.3 will broadcast live. Guests also will enjoy live jazz music. Brunch is located by the Depot Stage.

Go Fast Jet Pack Man: Noon by the Depot.

Carnival Wrist Band Day:  For one low price, ride all the carnival rides your stomach can handle.  Offer valid only on Sunday; see carnival for details.

For more information please visit www.leessummitdowntowndays.com.

Downtown business and property owners are invited to attend one of three Community Improvement District Focus Group Meetings.  The agenda will include a brief update, discussion about possible CID services, and Q & A session.

Date: Wednesday, May 14th

Time: 7:30 am – 9:30 am; 11:30 am – 1:30 pm; OR 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Jack T. Fields Conference Room inside First Community Bank,  301 SE Main St.

Light breakfast items will be provided for the morning meeting.  Sandwiches and chips will be provided for the afternoon and evening meetings.  Make sure to RSVP to Sarah in the Main Street office if you plan on attending one of the meetings (816-246-6598 or sarah@downtownls.org).  We want to make sure we have enough food and handouts.

We need your feedback so please plan to attend!