[NEohioPAL] Exciting news from Main Street Medina

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Main Street Medina Plans Downtown Sidewalk Sale August 7-9th, 2009

 

(Medina, Ohio- July 23, 2009) - It's never too early to start your holiday
shopping, pick up a birthday or wedding gift, or even to treat yourself to
something special. The merchant members of Main Street Medina are going to
make it a little easier-and affordable-as they present the annual Main
Street Medina Sidewalk Sale, Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th,
2009. Most stores will be open from 10am-5pm.

 

The Sidewalk Sale leads up to Affair on the Square Craft Fest, set for
Sunday, August 9th from 11am to 5pm. The beautifully preserved historic
downtown park of Medina, Ohio makes the perfect setting for almost 150
vendors to display their work. People from miles around gather on the square
to shop for unique items and to enjoy the blues music and dixieland jazz
music billowing from the Gazebo.

 

 

Flags of Many Nations Soon to Enliven Historic District As Main Street
Medina Presents Medina International Fest

 

(Medina, Ohio- July 23, 2009) - By August 1st, flags representing over 50
countries will enliven the 9 block downtown Historic District as Main Street
Medina gears up for Medina International Fest, August 29th, 2009. All of the
flags were generously donated by Whitey's Army Navy Store. The colorful
flags will set the scene for the twelve hour event, which will feature
international foods, art, music, and other entertainment, as well as
activities for families and a Children's Parade of Nations. The goal of the
celebration is to promote and recognize the rich heritage and cultural
diversity of our community, to encourage social interaction and the
enjoyment of family entertainment on the Medina Square, and to bring the
world to Medina. The event is admission free.

 

Medina International Fest is generously sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic,
Medina General Hospital, The J.M. Smucker Company, Trails at Montville
Luxury Apts., Hunter Insurance/Westfield Insurance, Community West
Foundation, Gymboree Play & Music, Sunrise Rotary, Medina Rotary, Romp N
Stomp, KinderCare, Armstrong, Buehler's Fresh Foods, FirstMerit Bank,
Entodontics & Periradicular Surgery, and Westfield Bank.

 

For more information on booth rental or to participate, please contact Main
Street Medina at info at mainstreetmedina.com or visit www.mainstreetmedina.com
<http://www.mainstreetmedina.com/>  for complete information.

 

 

Broadway and American Songbook Favorites Kick Off 2009-2010 World Tour of
Music

 

(Medina, Ohio- July 23, 2009) - Make plans now to join Main Street Medina on
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 as they host the first of four outstanding
musical concerts in the World Tour of Music 2009-2010 season. Scott Skiba,
baritone, and Steven Gross, nationally acclaimed pianist, kick off the
concert series with some of the most beloved American songs, ranging from
works by Stephen Foster, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein,
Stephen Sondheim, as well as numerous Broadway favorites! Skiba has sung in
countless places including Indianapolis Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, Louisiana
Lyric Opera, the Akron Symphony Orchestra, and the Cincinnati Pops. He was a
featured soloist on The Young Artists Showcase, on WQXR - The Classical
Radio Station of The New York Times. Steven Gross is a well-known Broadway
music director/pianist whose credits include: Spelling Bee, The Wedding
Singer, Urinetown (also European Premiere), The Life (also European
Premiere), and the New York City Opera, (A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd,
The Most Happy Fella). His opera conducting work includes: Hamburg and
Berlin State Operas, Zurich Opera, English National Opera.

 

Following the critically successful first year, the second season will
continue to bring more diverse, nationally and internationally known
performers to Medina. Main Street Medina is particularly excited to feature
the St. Petersburg String Quartet from St. Petersburg, Russia, as well as a
return performance by the University of Akron Steel Drum Band, and The
Prayer Warriors.  Individual subscriptions for the 2009-2010 season are
$80.00, and may be purchased from Main Street Medina. An order form may also
be downloaded at www.mainstreetmedina.com <http://www.mainstreetmedina.com/>
. All performances begin at 8pm, and are held at the Broadway Hall
Auditorium, 144 N. Broadway, Medina, OH 44256.

 

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Matt Wiederhold, executive director

Main Street Medina

23 Public Square, Suite 220

Medina, OH 44256

330-952-0910

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