At the Midtown Block Party on Saturday, 9/24, the winners of the fireplug painting contest were announced. We were excited to have 12 artists complete designs on fireplugs along 3rd Street, and neighbors voted for their favorite design online.
Winners:
1st place: Vivian Calderon, Urban Prints, Calder
2nd place: Anna Leal, Pamela MacNett, Capitol, Forster
3rd place: Rachel Campbell, Mexican [...]
Have you noticed artists at work along 3rd Street? Friends of Midtown has sponsored a fire plug painting contest, and now it is your turn to pick the winner.
12 artists are competing in the plug painting contest. Winning designs will receive a cash prize. Winners will be announced at a block party on Susquehanna Street [...]
[ October 5, 2011; 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm. ] The FOM Beautification Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 5 at 6:15pm at Midtown Cinema. Anyone interested in improving the appearance of the Midtown neighborhood can attend.
[ October 1, 2011; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] FOM is working with the Midtown Square Action Council, and both New and Old Fox Ridge to collect litter and pull large weeds in Midtown. The group will meet at the corner of Boas & Susquehanna streets at 10 am on Saturday, October 1. This event will improve appearances, increase property values, and boost community [...]
Friends of Midtown is pleased to announce the winners of the 3rd annual Urban Landscaping Contest. The Urban Landscaping Contest recognizes those with green thumbs who are able to do most with the least — be it in pots, patches, or private parks. There were nine participants in this year’s contest — you can check out [...]
[ September 7, 2011; 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm. ] The FOM Beautification Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 7 at 6:15pm at Midtown Cinema. Anyone interested in improving the appearance of the Midtown neighborhood can attend.
Members of the Susquehanna Art Museum have reviewed the artist entries for the Paint the Plugs project and decided on these 12 submissions:
Sean Arce, Anna Leal, Pamela MacNett, Capitol, Forster
Lisa Bennett, Camelback Bridge, Peffer
Valerie Betz, Illusion, Verbeke
Vivian Calderon, Urban Prints, Calder
Meisa Chase, Owl, Hamilton
Meisa Chase, Robot Tape Deck, Herr
Lindsey Christie, Unity, Cumberland
Rachel Campbell, Mexican Plug, [...]
[ September 24, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Friends of Midtown, along with The Beach at Susquehanna, is excited to host a Midtown Block Party on September 24. The block party will be on Susquehanna St., between Harris & Hamilton streets, from 6-9pm. There will be live entertainment and games to enjoy. Refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring a covered [...]
Friends of Midtown continues to run foot patrols in the Midtown neighborhood. A community foot patrol is a group of volunteers organized to increase the safety and livability of their neighborhood. These volunteers take an active role in their community by walking their neighborhood streets for a few hours a month to deter crime and report [...]
Ready to take a more active role in the Friends of Midtown organization? If you are interested in being a candidate for our executive board, send an email to info@friendsofmidtown.org. In particular, we are looking for someone to chair a new business committee that will focus on building relationships with and between Midtown businesses.
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