Looking forward to riding the Sun Link modern streetcar when it starts running next summer? Check out the destinations along the way, including Main Gate Square just west of the University of Arizona.
Streetcar Celebration: Destination Main Gate Square, will be held on Wednesday, January 15 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on and near University Boulevard near the University/Tyndall Streetcar stop.
Streetcar Celebration: Destination Main Gate Square is the first of several monthly streetcar celebrations to promote shops, restaurants, and entertainment and cultural attractions along the Sun Link streetcar line, in advance of passenger service in the summer of 2014. Visitors can see one of the new Streetcars up close, enjoy outdoor entertainment, and take advantage of specials and promotions provided by the merchants at participating businesses.
The event will feature:
· A close-up view of one of Tucson’s new “Made in America” Sun Link modern streetcars, passing by and parked at the University/Tyndall stop.
· Stilt Walkers, Hoop Dancers, and Acrobats by Cirque Roots
· Domingo DeGrazia Quartet performing in Geronimo Plaza from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
· The University of Arizona Pep Band performing from 6:45 to 7:00pm near Gentle Ben’s.
· The Arizona State Museum will be open until 7:00pm and offer free admission.
· Fun with 2-EEE the Clown Face Painting & Balloons
· Free photo booth by Bumblebee Photobooth with souvenir photos and more.
· Merchant Discounts and Events (see below).
To obtain discounts, please sign up at the Friends of the Tucson Streetcar Booth located in front of Gentle Ben’s, and you will receive your Friends of the Tucson Streetcar key chain.
Main Gate Square features 28 restaurants and cafes, 20 retailers, and a variety of salons and services. Main Gate Square is adjacent to the University of Arizona’s world-class attractions.
Parking is free throughout the event, after 4:00pm in the Tyndall Garage (entrance from 4th Street just east of Euclid) with a merchant validation. (Normally merchants validate after 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.)
Merchant Discounts and Events:
· A-Store: Sidewalk Sale, 10% Off. Customers wearing Friends of the Tucson Streetcar pins or showing their Friends key chain will receive an extra 10% off.
· Ben’s Bells: (Open until 6:00pm): Open Studio & Retail Specials: 10% off one full-priced item, 20% off 2 or more full-priced items and a free Kindness Coin with every purchase.
· Before I Die Interactive Art
· Caffe Luce: Art Exhibit by Shannon Smith
· Espresso Art: CJ Shane Artist Reception & Ink & Watercolor Exhibit
· Frog & Firkin: 1/2 off appetizers & 1/2 off bottles of wine 2
· Mutts: Yappee Dinner for Dogs & Owners 3-6 PM & Special Streetcar Menu Item
· Ooo!: 10% off to those wearing buttons
· The Fix: Complimentary cookie with purchase of any minor or major Mac n Chz entree
· Pitaya: Sidewalk Sale
· Scented Leaf Tea House & Lounge: 10% off Tea on Tap
· Spring Nail: 20% off services
· Wilko: Extended Happy Hour until 7:00pm, and a Specialty Streetcar Cocktail
· More to Come.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Tucson Streetcar, Main Gate Square, HDR & the District on 5th. The Friends of the Tucson Streetcar will be hosting similar events monthly near key stops on the Streetcar line, to showcase the many unique, local businesses and destinations within easy reach of the Streetcar. Look for Streetcar Celebration: Destination 4th Avenue coming in February.
Contact:
Jane McCollum, Main Gate Square. 520.622.8613.
Donovan Durband, Friends of the Tucson Streetcar. 520.940.0803
Joy Herr-Cardillo, Friends of the Tucson Streetcar. 520.271.2992
www.StreetcarFriends.org or Facebook