The Downtown Guelph Business Association is seeking talented street artists to participate at their newest art event, the 2013 Street Art Fest (formerly Graffiti Fest). Taking place Saturday September 28th on Cork Street, downtown Guelph, we welcome interest from groups and individuals who produce all types of urban art forms. This is an excellent opportunity […]
Category: Going Downtown
More Pianos for @DowntownGuelph: Expanding the #HappyMaking project
I have been working with the Downtown Guelph Business Association to expand the Piano #HappyMaking project. We’re looking at installing about 6 more pianos in our lovely Downtown, to coincide with the Jazz Festival and Nuit Blanche in September. Possible locations may include St. George’s Square, Market Square, Main Branch Public Library and Guelph Central […]
Fourth Fridays
Hello Guelph Community, Fourth Fridays and 10 Carden are working to establish a greater connection with the Guelph community! We are reaching out to individuals, organizations, businesses, and artists to build a stronger network among the downtown core. There is always so much going on in our city that there is never a dull moment. […]
150 Wellington St E – Applications
A message from Tricar. Just wanted to take this opportunity to advise that we at The Tricar Group have now made Zoning and preliminary Site Plan applications for our property located at 150 Wellington St in downtown Guelph (the former Marsh Tire site). As you may know, Riverhouse Condominiums which is currently under construction at […]
Correction: Farmer's Market – response to your blog
The Armoury is only one of several options being considered by staff for the Farmer’s Market potential relocation. No formal decision has been made by Council. Apologies for the confusion. ian We’ve had some feedback about your blog post about the Farmers’ Market http://ward2guelph.wordpress.com/2013/07/09/a-pickersgills-july-4th-column-re-market-move/ The post implies that the City has already decided that, in […]
Wednesday Market in St. George's Square starting July 10th
Wednesday Market in St. George’s Square starting July 10th Want to expand your store’s visibility Downtown? The DGBA is hosting a Wednesday 3-7pm Farmer’s Market in St. George’s Square. Free space available for Downtown merchants. Interested Vendors please email [email protected] or call us at 519-836-6144
Art meets the streets of @DowntownGuelph
Event Date: Monday July 8th through Saturday July 13th Location: Downtown Guelph Admission: Free to art lovers of all ages Contact: Sam Jewell, Events Coordinator, Downtown Guelph Business Association, 519 836 6144 or [email protected] Art in the Shops Monday July 8th through Saturday July 13th As an exciting preview to the 11th annual Art on the Street, the Downtown Guelph Business Association […]
Western Invites – Wednesday July 3rd – 430pm – 730pm
The day has finally arrived, The Western (Diplomat) is opening its doors tonight! Please see attached the invitation.
Art on the Street welcomes the Children’s Art Festival
Art on the Street welcomes the Children’s Art Festival GUELPH, ON, July 2nd, 2013 – Quebec Street in historic downtown Guelph will see over 100 artists showcase their work in the 11th annual Art on the Street onSaturday, July 13, 2013 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Fresh for this year, the newly formed Children’s […]
City to retender Guelph Farmers' Market renovation work to stay on budget
The City is retendering the renovations at the Guelph Farmers’ Market building, located at 2 Gordon Street, in order to keep the project on budget. Bids were received earlier this month from three of six pre-qualified general contractors. None of the bids, however, were within the City’s project budget of $500,000. To address this discrepancy, […]