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 March 11th, 2010 What You Will Find… • The Silver Ballroom, a wonderful secret • The Downtowners’ Rip-Roarin’ Ribfest: New in 2010 • Street Fair vendor applications for 2010 • Downtown Updates • Upcoming Events • 2010 DBA President • Association News The Silver Ballroom, downtown’s hidden gem 2010 Thoughts Regarding the Historic Downtown Bismarck Site… Many of us have walked along Main Street in Bismarck between 4th and 5th streets. This is an old and historic block in downtown Bismarck. Some of the oldest surviving buildings are located there, frequented by famous early residents of the city like Ed Patterson. One such space that held some of early Bismarck’s most beautiful galas is cleverly tucked away above Dakota Stage. The Silver Ballroom was built around 1905 and represented the fashionable and exclusive society in Bismarck’s early boom times. The name came from the silver tin printed ceiling. A large room, measuring a few thousand square feet, the center Silver Ballroom’s majestic space is a huge dome, surrounded by many lights. Original hardwood floors, the grandiose dome, and a stage from the past on the far wall, makes the space breath taking. Standing in the Silver Ballroom instantly connects you with Bismarck’s past. Check out our Facebook page photos for more looks at the Silver Ballroom today. The DBA and many of its Facebook fans would love to see the space restored! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Downtown-Business-Association-of-Bismarck/189268697969?ref=ts ------------------------- The Downtowners' 2010 Rip-Roaring Ribfest…It’s a mouthful! New to Ribfest 2010… A special thank you to Ribfest 2010 sponsors: American Bank Center, BNC National Bank, KFYR, ABC Seamless, Cloverdale Foods, Armor Interactive, Bismarck Parks & Rec, Cumulus Broadcasting, Fun on the Run Games, and organizations that have pledged volunteer time. We are still looking for more sponsors for the event. The music line-up has almost been finalized! We’ll announce it soon! Phone: 701-223-1958 Email: getit@downtownbismarck.com Website: www.bismarckribfest.com Look for updated information on Ribfest 2010 by going to www.bismarckribfest.com. --------------------------- Downtowners' Street Fair 2010 Vendor applications coming in… The DBA has received many vendor applications for Street Fair 2010. Please contact the Downtowners’ office if you haven’t received your application and would like to participate. Or download an application from our website: www.downtownbismarck.com We are also looking for sponsors and volunteers for this long time community event. Please call for more information. Phone: 701-223-1958 Email: getit@downtownbismarck.com --------------------------- Downtown updates UND Family Medicine possible new location, DBA Artwork Proposal, and Urban Renewal Plan updates… Downtown Artwork Project Proposal: The DBA went before the City Commission asking for approval to move forward with Downtown Artwork Project Proposal after gaining support from the Parking Authority. The BCC asked staff to review the proposal and report findings at a future meeting. The Downtown Artwork Project Proposal hopes to hang large-scale artwork on the parking ramp at 3rd & Main. The project was developed by the Downtowners Betterment Committee. The motion carried 5-0. Two more throw their hat in and run for City Commission: Josh Askvig and Brenda Tschider Smith have formally announced they are running for Bismarck City Commission. The election will be in June of 2010. Urban Renewal Plan Update: The Bismarck City Commission passed revisions to its urban renewal policy. These revisions include adopting a specific improvement plan to provide for the construction of a parking ramp on 6th Street between Thayer Avenue and Broadway Avenue and update language and projects and amend the boundaries of the Urban Renewal Plan area to include complete street rights-of-way on the area perimeter. Motions carried 4-0 with Commissioner Schwab abstaining due to a conflict and 4-1 with Commission Schwab voting no respectively. UND Family Medicine – 8th Street Vacation: The BCC unanimously voted to allow the vacating of 8th Street between Thayer and Rosser Avenues. This move allows UND Family Medicine to build a new structure there and use the vacated street as room for parking. This also allows for future development plans for a parking structure shared by both major medical facilities. ------------------- Upcoming Events What’s shakin’ Downtown… March 12th The 24th Annual BAGA Wine Tasting with Captain Jacks @ Lady J's Catering at the Bismarck Municipal County Club. Tickets available at Captain Jacks north and south locations. March 13th, 20th, 27th Knitting classes at cedesigns. March 17th The Rat Pack is Back! With a 12 Piece Orchestra featuring songs like: "Lady is a Tramp", "That's Amore", "Mr Bojangles", "My Way". Tickets available at the Bismarck Civic Center or Ticketmaster. 800-745-3000 Bismarck Civic Center March 17th St. Baldrick’s Day Event @ Basin Electric Power Cooperative at 1:30 pm. Shaving heads and cutting hair for a great cause. Proceeds go to assist children who suffer from cancer. 1717 E Interstate Ave March 18th-21st “Crimes of the Heart” presented by Dakota Stage. FMI contact (701) 258-4998 or www.dakotastageltd.com March 19th-21st Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association- Home Show @ Bismarck Civic Center. March 25th Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce Membership Mixer 5-7pm at Mandan Guaranty & Title Co. April 5th “Cats!” The One, The Only, The Original… Tickets available at the Bismarck Civic Center or Ticketmaster. 800-745-3000 Bismarck Civic Center -------------------------------- Meet the 2010 President of the Downtowners Jeff Moser, our fearless president… The 2010 board of the DBA announced its new board members early in the year, one of those great volunteers is Jeff Moser, President of the DBA and Realtor/Project Manager for Aladdin Realty. Moser, 30, was raised in Jamestown and has lived in Bismarck since 2003. He’s is an active member of the Elks, Toastmasters, and Young Professionals. He holds a B.S. in Business from UMary and has almost completed his MBA from UMary as well. His goal for 2010 is to unite the members of the DBA which he believes gives members a bigger voice in the community. Welcome Jeff! ---------------------------------- Downtowners’ Association news New member survey on downtown parking, member news… Thank you to new members and everyone who has renewed their membership to the Downtowners. Your membership supports efforts to continue to make the Bismarck Downtown area flourish, advocate for membership, and continue to host popular community events. Membership second notices were sent out at the end of January. Please contact us if you haven not received your invoice. DBA Member news: • The BMDA reports that Schuff Steel is looking at plans to build a wind turbine manufacturing facility in Bismarck. • Shooters Billiards will once again host Prairie Rose Games. They will be commissioners for 8-ball. BSC will also be hosting billiards classes at Shooters downtown facility in April. • Sam’s Club in Bismarck has been named 2009 Recipient of the: Helen R. Walton “Excellence in Community Leadership” Award. Congratulations Derrick and Sam’s Club staff. • Reza’s Pitch opened March 1st. The soccer themed restaurant serves burgers, beers, and some tasty sauces. Corner of 3rd and Front. • ABC Seamless Siding of Bismarck, ND was named the 2009 National ABC Seamless Steel Siding Franchise of the Year. (Pictured right) • The Toasted Frog is hoping to begin their major renovation plans sometime this month. Corner of 4th and Broadway. March DBA Parking Survey! As we move forward into 2010, the DBA will be asking their members to complete a few 10 question surveys. Organizations that complete the survey will qualify for $20 in Downtown Dollars. In order to qualify for prizes, you must identify your organization in the survey. Our second survey is about parking downtown. Follow this link to begin: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9DGFQSV Volunteers are still needed to help removed snowflake lights downtown! Take-down usually lasts one hour. Please contact Dawn at the Downtowners if you’re interested. 701-223-1958. Thanks! Please send all member business news and events to: kate@downtownbismarck.com and we will try our best to get the information out to members and on our website. We also encourage you to send pictures along (preferably a JPEG with good resolution). Join the Downtowners on Facebook! Search for ‘Downtown Business Association of Bismarck’ and get up to the minute Downtown news, plus qualify for special promotions! Check the Downtown Business Association’s website for updated news and events. www.downtownbismarck.com Please forward this on to people interested in Downtown news! www.downtownbismarck.com
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