Downtown Akron Partnership invites all downtown employees, visitors and friends to Downtown Akron Magnified, a free summertime kickoff concert at Lock 3 Park on Friday, June 23, 2006 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy the sounds of rhythm & blues as The Wanda Hunt Band performs from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Grab lunch from one of the downtown vendors onsite or bring your own, then discover the many conveniences downtown Akron has to offer with information about the Akron Area YMCA, Ritzman's Pharmacy, Akron Aeros, Barley House, Main Library, Akron Art Museum, Tow Path Trail, John S. Knight Center, Diverse City Salon, The County of Summit, the Beacon Journal Countryside Farmers’ Market and more.
And the fun doesn’t stop there! Get your picture taken on Downtown Akron Partnership’s Green Machine sidewalk cleaner, indulge in a quick manicure or pedicure, and get a glimpse at what is in store for downtown living with Testa Companies and the Lofts at Northside.
Sign-up for a free Do Downtown card (or bring the one you already have!) and be entered to win fantastic prizes including a $50 gift certificate from Bricco Restaurant, a piece of Don Drumm art piece, Akron Aeros tickets, Road Runner Akron Marathon Team Relay Entry & Prize Pack, a certificate for a pre-game party at Jillians, an overnight stay and breakfast for two at Radisson Hotel, tickets to Lock 3 Live, membership to the Akron Zoo, and Downtown Prize Packs, with great gifts from your favorite downtown vendors.
Join the Office Challenge! What could be better on a Friday afternoon than leaving the office for an hour or so, hearing great music, enjoying free gelato…and entering to win exclusive prizes?
Simply stop down to Lock 3 Park to enter a team of your co-workers at Downtown Akron Magnified’s Office Challenge.
You’ll get free gelato and be entered in a drawing to have lunch brought to you and your co-workers at the office. If your team brings the most people to Lock 3, you'll win a Monday Morning Wake Up Call catered breakfast!
After you experience Downtown Akron Magnified, visit www.downtownakron.com to discover what else downtown has to offer.
The site takes the guesswork out of visiting downtown with a complete calendar of events, downtown news, traffic updates, parking information and directions. Looking for a different place to eat? Trying to figure out the best place to park? Searching for something fun to do this weekend? Visit www.downtownakron.com to discover all there is to do downtown.
Downtown Akron Partnership's mission is to promote and enhance the cultural, artistic, recreational, and commercial vitality of the downtown Akron area. Since its inception in 1995 the Partnership has been a catalyst for enhancing the downtown environment with programs such as First Night Akron, Operation Neat Streets, and comprehensive marketing and branding campaigns. For complete details about Downtown Akron Magnified visit www.downtownakron.com or call 330-762-9550.
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