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Downtown This Week

International Weeks at Montes- Around the world in 8 Weeks Each week Montes will take a culinary journey to a different country. Check out the special menus daily. This week the destination is Italy.

Boeing-Boeing at Penobscot Theatre- Wednesdays- Sundays, 2/08 through 2/26. Bernard has French, German and American fiances, each beautiful airline hostesses. He keeps one up, one down and one pending until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris and Bernards apartment at the same time.

Cypher Night at Benjamin's After Dark- Thursdays. This is the only open mic night dedicated to hip hop, rap, and r&b for 100's of miles!

Grand Opening Celebration at Maine Jewelry & Art- Friday 2/10, 4-8 PM. Meet the gallery's new artists: Tara Parker (lampwork glass), Amber Martin (stained-glass), Al Mather (wood), and Kathy Lena (photography). A wine tasting courtesy of Bangor Wine & Cheese and refreshments will be available!

Paper Hearts and Baby Love: Valentine Book Signing with Melissa Sweet- at Briar Patch. Saturday 2/11, 11 AM- 2 PM. After a reading of some of her newest books, kids can participate in a Valentine craft led by our special guest.

This is just a sample of Downtown happenings this week. Visit our event calendar through the link below for more details and more events!

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Downtown Bangor

Featuring the best of Eastern Maine

Downtown Bangor is.

The Arts & Cultural Center of Eastern Maine; Home to Bangor Arts, Downtown Artwalk, PechaKucha, The American Folk Festival, Waterfront Concerts, and more!
A foodie & nightlife destination with 30 places to eat and drink
A shoppers paradise with 35+ places to shop
A service center with over 100 service businesses (accountants, doctors, lawyers, music educators, tutors and many more)

Downtown Bangor rests along the banks of the Kenduskeag Stream and features the best of Eastern Maine. Thousands are employed downtown at businesses large and small. The 500 + apartments in downtown are the most desirable living spaces in Bangor commanding the highest rents. Downtown Bangor is also home to several parks and recreation areas where you can take time out for a relaxing walk or enjoy your lunch outdoors.

Downtown is an arts and cultural destination, featuring dance, history, literature, museums, theatre and more. Downtown features vibrant nightlife; whether you are looking for relaxing jazz over dinner, an open mic, or a lively band to dance away into the wee hours of the morning there is something for you Downtown. A variety of shops offer everything from food and essentials to clothing and specialty items. Downtown is home to restaurants that represent cuisine from all over the world.

We hope you will explore the new and improved downtownbangor.com and business directory to learn all that we have to offer.

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Seeking Vendors for 7th Annual Outdoor Market

January 19, 2012

Artisans, crafters, farmers and food vendors sought to participate in this downtown summer tradition!

The Downtown Bangor Partnership announces the 7th annual Outdoor Market. Based on the success of previous years the market has extended through the month of August. The market, located along Broad Street and in West Market Square, will be held Thursdays June 21st-August 30th from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM. It will be held in conjunction with the Cool Sounds free concert series from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM on the same dates.

All items sold must be handmade, prepared or raised by the vendor; emphasis is placed on Maine-made, specialty food items and produce. Past vendors have sold baked goods, candy, furniture, handbags, jams, jewelry, photography, produce, soap, toys and much more. Food vendors are also invited to participate. Typical market shoppers include downtown employees and residents, people from surrounding communities and tourists.

Vendors may sign up for 5 weeks, 10 weeks or a single day option. This year our vendors are eligible to receive a special rate at the August 9th KahBang Kick-Off Street Party. Vendor guidelines, fee information and the online application can be found at www.downtownbangor.com/market. Spaces are assigned on a first come first served basis and the early application fee deadline is April 30th.

In 2011 over 6,000 people attended the Outdoor Market and Cool Sounds Concerts. This year market vendors will be able to reach more people than ever as our market will overlap Waterfront Concert dates, the KahBang Festival and the American Folk Festival. Dont miss out on your chance to reach this market with your product!

Non-profit organizations wishing to set up an information table may be eligible for a fee waiver; please contact us by phone prior to submitting an application.

Thank you to Bangor Hydro Electric Company for their corporate sponsorship and ongoing support of this summer tradition in Downtown Bangor.