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IEBC CODE REVITALIZATION/PRESERVATION WORKSHOP TO BE PRESENTED:
 
-REMINDER-
 
 
Area residents with interest in adaptive reuse of current inventory of buildings and commercial properties are invited to a Revitalization/Preservation workshop on Friday, February 26 at the Wichita Theatre, 925 Indiana.  (9:00am-1:00pm) Sponsored by Downtown Wichita Falls Development and the Small Business Development Center, presenters will be Kate Singleton and Tony Eeds, principals of CRS (Community Revitalization Strategies) Group of Dallas Texas. 
 
This workshop will be of special interest to architects, real estate professionals, investors, developers, City/County government officials and property owners.  Potential investors in historic buildings are urged to attend. 
 
Ms. Singleton consults in economic and business development, financial incentives, community development, municipal planning and planning and zoning.  She has thorough knowledge of development finance tools to provide funding for projects including various HUD programs, CRA, TIFs, PIDs, tax abatements, low-income tax credits and Federal Investment Tax credit for historic buildings. 
 
She has consulted on over $150 million in Federal Investment Tax Credit projects, including the award-winning Southside on Lamar/Sears Project in Dallas.  Ms. Singleton served as Chair of the Building Code Committee for the City of Dallas.  In this capacity, she co-authored the historic preservation amendments to the building code.  The amendments were passed unanimously by the Dallas City Council. 
 
Mr. Eeds has 30 years of experience in architecture, construction and development specializing in downtown revitalization, downtown economic development, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and community consensus building. 
 
As an architect, Mr. Eeds has completed restoration and adaptive reuse of National Historic Register properties ranging in size from exhibit facilities at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas to a 17 story high rise hotel in Abilene, Texas.  He has offered professional consulting services in the areas of program and project development, coordination and management of construction activities, economic development, financial incentives, strategic planning, community development, historic preservation, as well as project design and implementation.
 
Some of their projects include:  Downtown and Economic Development Consulting for Alice, Beaumont, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Odessa, and Plano, Texas; Haviland and Concordia in Kansas; Historic preservation for Southside on Lamar in Dallas, Sanger Building in Fort Worth, Windsor and Wooten Hotels Abilene, Hotel Beaumont, and Federal Tax Credit Projects.  They also wrote the ordinance and design guidelines for Weatherford, Dallas and Bryan Texas. 
 
Cost for the workshop is $35 with a discount for current DWFD members.  For more information or to make reservations, requested by Tuesday, February 23, please call Kelly Atkins, executive assistant, Downtown Wichita Falls Development, 322-4525.
 
 
 
 
Cynthia Laney, Executive Director      
DWFD, Inc
719 Scott Street, Ste 418
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940-322-4525
940-733-4382

Wichita Falls, Texas – February 10, 2010 – The annual St. Patrick’s Downtown Street Festival will be taking place Saturday, March 13th (600 block of 8th). Gates will open at 5:30pm and the event will last until 11pm.
 
This event has been taking place over a decade and is designed to bring awareness to historic downtown Wichita Falls and also serves as a small fundraiser for Downtown Wichita Falls Development. Highlights include live music from a variety of bands including native Irish music; a variety of food and specialty vendors; and lots of green to be seen!
 
Ireland ’s Call will be returning direct from Ireland to play a fusion of classic Irish tunes and rock. This year’s addition to the line-up is a band called the Killdare’s out of Dallas , TX . They are known for their brand of hard driving, alternative Celtic rock. The band uses unconventional pairings of screaming, fire-driven fiddle and bagpipes with the wail of electric guitar, bass and drums to create brilliant arrangements. The band’s incredible stage presence is nothing short of awesome.
 
Band line-up includes:
Outside Stage- Direct from Ireland , “ Ireland ’s Call” and special guest from Dallas , TX “the Killdares”.
Inside Stage- “Mike O’Neil & Daddy-O” plus “AA Bottom”
 
Families are welcome and highly encouraged to come. There will be activities for children. People are encouraged to buy tickets in advance to benefit from the discounted prices. Ticket Outlets: United Market Street , SAFB ITT Ticket Office, Iron Horse Pub and DWFD. Ticket Prices:   $9 advance w/ military or student ID, $10 advance for general public, $15.00 at the gate, 12 & under FREE (must be accompanied by an adult).
                              
DWFD is a project of North Texas Visions and is a 501(c)3 organization. DWFD has established a partnership between the public and private sectors that is dedicated to the revitalization and economic development of historic downtown Wichita Falls . DWFD believes a healthy vibrant downtown is the heart of the city. Please visit our web page: www.downtownproud.com,  the DWFD Facebook page or www.myspace.com/wichitafallsshamrockfest
 
719 Scott Street, Suite 418 * Wichita Falls , TX 76301 * 940-322-4525 * 940-322-4526 Fax

On September 12th from 4pm to 8pm we will host our 3rd Annual Shrimp, Wine & Art Celebration!
We are working with the Kemp Center for the Arts and the Arts Coalition to provide a perfect ending
for the collaborative “Stroll N’ Roll” museum day event on September 12th.
 
“Stroll N’ Roll” is an all day affair from 10am to 4pm, free to the public, to showcase all the different museums and
art institutions here in Wichita Falls. The historic Trolley’s will be providing free transportation from the
MPEC center to the downtown locations. Each museum will have special interest exhibits and display.
The Wichita Falls Museum Coalition is comprised of Kell House Museum; The Kemp Center for the Arts;
Wichita Falls Fire and Police Museum; Museum of North Texas History; Call Field Memorial Exhibit; Wichita
Falls Museum of Art at MSU; Sheppard AFB Heritage Center; River Bend Nature Center; and the Wichita Falls
Railroad Museum.  
 
The Shrimp, Wine & Art Celebration in the Sculpture Gardens at The Kemp Center for the Arts will conclude
the day’s activities.
 
Jon Reese, Wichita Fish Farms, will be cooking the shrimp; Local and area “Go Texan” wines will be featured;
art will be for sale from local and area professional artists on the grounds; and the Kemp Center
will be open for the attendees to view their current exhibits until the end of the event.
 Music will be emanating from the Gazebo performed by talented local bands while the
participants are enjoying the art displays, the delicious food and wine.   
 
We would like to offer you an opportunity to be one of the recognized sponsors for the 3rd Annual Shrimp Wine & Art
Celebration or to reserve a table. The cost of sponsorship tables and individual reserved tables are as follows:
 
 “Vineyard Table” (Sponsor)………………………………………………………$350.00/Table                                                   
Reserved Table for (10)
Includes: (1) admission, (1) dinner, (2) glasses of wine per person
Signage posted at table
Recognition as Sponsor in advertising and signage at event
Bottle of “Go Texan” wine & “Go Texan” wine glasses
 
“Master Vintner Table” (Sponsor)……………………………… …………...…$300.00/Table
Reserved Table for (8)
Includes: (1) admission, (1) dinner, (2) glasses of wine per person
Signage posted at table
Recognition as Sponsor in event advertising and signage at event
Bottle of “Go Texan” wine & “Go Texan” wine glasses
 
“Wine Connoisseur” (Individual).………..…………………………………..$250.00/Table
Reserved Table for (8)
Includes: (1) admission, (1) dinner, (2) glasses of wine per person
Bottle of “Go Texan” wine & “Go Texan” glasses
 
Individual Pre-sale Tickets are $25.00/person which includes dinner and 2 drink tickets (beer or wine).
 
 
 
We appreciate your consideration of this exciting downtown event.  If you have any questions,
or want more information,  please give us a call at the Downtown Wichita Falls Development office, 322-4525.
 
Thank you in advance for your interest and your time in support of downtown Wichita Falls. 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Cynthia Laney, Executive Director
DWFD, Inc
719 Scott Street, Ste 418
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940-322-4525

Folks,
 
It is almost that time of year again. Here is all the information on my favorite event of the year brought to you by Downtown Wichita Falls Development, Inc.  We promise this year to bring you the more diverse range of music any event has ever seen in North Texas !
 
The event this year will be even bigger that past years with new bands, more vendors and a wine bar along with the beer tent.   We are also flying in a new group from Ireland to make the event more genuine and authentic.  Please see the attached bio + picture on Irelands Call.  We also have some of their music if you would like to hear some of it. These four guys have came together especially just for this tour.  The Word is out in Ireland about the great Texas Hospitality, lets give the guys the welcome of a life time.
 
Entertainment:
 
Outside Stage
Del Castillo - check out www.myspace.com/delcastillo this is one of the best bands to ever hit the Wichita Falls market + to come out of Texas - their Live shows are just breath taking.
Ireland's Call - this band will be coming direct from Ireland for the first ever concert in the great State Of Texas.  They are brilliant and define Irish Music at its best.  There will be lots of more info. to come on them soon - They are available for phone interviews from Ireland that we can help set-up
Brazos Stone - one of the fastest growing acts in this market and they have lots of raw talent too - check out www.myspace.com/brazosstone
 
Inside Stage (inside Pub 21 + Up only)
Daddy O - these legendary Blues Rockers led by Mike O Neill are an amazing act.  This band is Wichita Falls home grown, but the legend of Mike O Neill is known all over the music industry.
Live Oak Decline - this modern rock band from Austin have their very own unique sound and they are a real crowd pleaser check out www.myspace.com/liveoakdeclinemusic
 
Advance discounted tickets will be on sale at the Iron Horse Pub for $12 or at the Downtown Development Office.  Tickets will also be available for our Military Friends at the ITT Office on base.  Kids from age 6 to 12 will be $6 and kids 5 and younger will be free. 
 
Other Important info:
Gates open at 4.30pm
Please bring Chairs
Music will be from 5pm till 10.30pm in the Street
Located at 600 Block of 8th Street
It will be a rain or shine event (the big tent will be brought in if rain is on the forecast)
This is a Fun Event with music and vendors that will entertain all ages.
 
For more information, please contact Downtown Wichita Falls Development at 940-322-4525 or email assistant@downtownproud.com
 
Thanking you !