Hello from Downtown Lapeer

Hello and welcome to the first Downtown Lapeer e-newsletter. This monthly newsletter is designed to not only keep you up to date on what's happening in our Historic Downtown, but also to help get you involved. Each month we'll explore different downtown events, highlight special occasions, let you know what we're doing to grow our community and offer opportunities for anyone that wants to play a part in making our community great.
This first edition is designed to let you know what's coming up this summer in our Downtown. Future issues will not only continue to highlight downtown events, but will also include information on what we're working on to continue to improve our downtown community. We have an exciting summer ahead and we want you to be a part of it. Come join us and live, play, dine, and shop right here in Historic Downtown Lapeer.

- Jim

The Historic Farmers Market returns this Saturday!
Lapeer's old fashioned open air market returns this Saturday, May 7 to Nepessing St.! The local favorite never fails to create a festive atmosphere within the downtown community. The Historic Farmers Market stives to bring the freshest & healthiest, locally grown produce and Michigan made products directly to our Lapeer community.
The market opens this Saturday, May 7 and runs every Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00am - 3:00pm through October 29. For more information on the Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/HistoricFarmersMarketofLapeer

Lapeer Car Cruise Returns
May 9!

The rumble of finely tuned engines returns to Nepessing Street in Historic Downtown Lapeer! Back for its 14th year the Lapeer Car Cruise has become a Monday night summer tradition for many in the Lapeer area. The final cruise of the season last year brought over 150 cars to the streets of Downtown Lapeer. All fans and enthusiasts are welcome - those with truly "classic" cars, as well as those with motorcycles or newer cars they want to display are all encouraged to join in the fun. Music provided by Young's Entertainment will have you dancing in the streets! This year's cruise will take place on Mondays from May 9 - September 12 from 6:00pm - 9pm with no cruises taking place on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. The Lapeer Car Cruise is made possible by the support of local businesses and the generous sponsorship of Ross Automotive Supply, Inc.
For more information on the Lapeer Car Cruise follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lapeercruise/

Art on Nepessing St. Returns to Downtown Lapeer

Art on Nepessing St. returns to Downtown Lapeer this spring for a celebration of the arts! Hosted by the Lapeer Downtown Development Authority and The Center for the Arts of Greater Lapeer, Art on Nepessing St. is a three week long art walk that showcases artwork by local and regional artists inside downtown businesses. On June 1, Downtown will host a night of art with several participating businesses having extended hours so you can enjoy an evening walk through downtown. On the final weekend of the event, Nepessing street comes alive as it hosts the annual art fair between Court Street and Pine streets. The fair features a variety of art vendors, food from local eateries, a gallery tent, and live entertainment! Other activities include a silent auction inside the gallery tent, and a youth art tent on Saturday. This year kids will have the opportunity to paint a car! It all adds up to a fun and exciting celebration of the arts in Downtown Lapeer and proceeds from the silent auction help support the Center for the Arts and Downtown Development. The event is made possible by support from many local businesses including generous support from Lapeer County Bank and Trust.

Be Involved, Volunteer in Downtown Lapeer

Are you passionate about where you live? Do you want to help make a difference in Downtown Lapeer? There are many of opportunities to be involved and lend a hand in the community. We have several community events coming up and we could use your help! Car Cruise, Summer Concert Series, Art on Nepessing and more. Perhaps you have your own ideas on how you can help improve Downtown Lapeer? For more information on how you can be a part of the movement to make Downtown Lapeer a better place, contact DDA Director James Alt for more information at james@lapeerdda.com.

The "Hart" of Lapeer County

Here's some fun information to close out this first edition of the Downtown newsletter. The very first settler in Lapeer was Alvin Hart. Alvin and his family settled in Lapeer in November of 1831. During his first trip to the area Alvin and a group of men that were with him camped under an elm tree along Farmers Creek where it merges with the Flint River. During their stay Alvin and his companions brewed a pot of coffee. The pot got so hot that it burned and melted the pot. As a joke Alvin and his travel companions buried the coffee pot under the elm tree.Though the elm tree died back in 1925 the spot is now marked with a historical marker placed by the Lapeer County Historical society as well as tablet placed by his son, R.G. Hart.

Contact Us:
Phone: 810-728-6598
Email: james@lapeerdda.com

May 2016

May 4 - Live Music by Dave Lagness at Calvelli's - 6pm
May 5 - Live Music by WestFall at Tilted Axis - 8:30pm
May 6 - LCT Presents Leaving Iowa at The PIX - 7:30pm - call for tickets - 810-664-4824
May 7 - Historic Farmers Market - 9am - 3pm
May 7 - Live Music by Chris Eilerson at Tilted Axis - 8pm
May 7 - LCT Presents Leaving Iowa at The PIX - 7:30pm - call for tickets - 810-664-4824
May 7 - Live Music by Second & Stone at Calvelli's - 8pm
May 8 - Elivs Tribute dinner show at Calvelli's - call for tickets - 810-245-6800
May 9 - Lapeer Car Cruise - 6pm - 9pm
May 12 - Live Music by Joe Slosar at Tilted Axis - 8:30pm
May 14 - Live Music by Sydney Burnham at Tilted Axis - 8pm
May 14 - The Paisley Fogg at The PIX - 7:30pm - call for tickets 810-664-4824
May 16 - Art on Nepessing St. opens throughout Downtown Lapeer
May 18 - Live Music by Jim Albert at Tilted Axis - 8:30pm
May 21 - Live Music by Blues Driver at Tilted Axis - 8:00pm
May 22 - "CHRISTOPH" Adult Magic Act & Stand Up at Calvelli's - call for tickets 810-245-6800
May 26 - Live Music by Debonair at Tilted Axis - 8:30pm
May 28 - Live Music by Pops Jones at Tilted Axis - 8:00pm
May 30 - Memorial Day Parade - 11am

Ongoing Events in May

Mondays - Lapeer Car Cruise - 6pm - 9pm
Wednesdays
- Historic Farmers Market 9am - 3pm
- Bike Night - CHEERS Lapeer Pub - 7pm
- Open Mic - Tilted Axis - 7:30pm
Fridays - Open Mic - Calvelli's - 8:00pm
Saturdays - Historic Farmers Market - 9am - 3pm

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Lapeer, MI 48446

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