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Tonight is the FIRST HOLIDAY PROMENADE in the East Village!!!โจ
The SHOPS are all decorated and ready for you to find the perfect gifts!๐
The BARS and RESTAURANTS are ready with cocktails and the best bites!๐ธ
We also gave lots of Businesses with great Services to offer, stop in and meet them!!! ๐
5:30 โ 8 p.m.: Roosevelt Marching Band at Brenton Skating Plaza and through Historic East Village
6 p.m.: Tree Lighting at Brenton Skating Plaza
6 โ 8 p.m.: Santa & Mrs. Claus at Brenton Skating Plaza
The trolley will run from 5 โ 9 p.m. each Friday of Holiday Promenade.
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Can't wait! I have lived here eight years and been going every year, and this is one of my most favorite things!
I wish the photo op background this year across from Brenton Skating Plaza was a sturdier one other than the inflatable figures.
Today, we sent a letter to City Leaders and the Zoning Board of Adjustment in support of Woolyโs, a music venue in our neighborhood.
Woolyโs, joined our neighborhood in 2012, is facing losing their Conditional Use Permit due to sound complaints during their afternoon soundcheck from a neighbor who moved in next to them in April 2022.
Pictured is our Board Meeting, open to the public, in April 2024, attended by city leaders, when we first started discussing the complaints and trying to help find solutions. This Board President, even helped arrange a meeting with the property owner of the complaint, Woolys Leadership and our neighborhood resource officer. Other Board Members also set up meetings that were not attended.
We urge our City Leaders to understand the negative impact of losing such an integral part of our neighborhood would have on, not just the HEV but the entire City and its music community. Especially if we aim to be an attractive and vibrant city to visitors and folks wanting to live here!
We support all of our neighbors and our businesses and hope this type of situation doesnโt continue on the East Village for other businesses.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets at 1pm on Wednesday, September 25th at 1551 East MLK jr PKWY
Yours In Service,
Luke Dickens
HEV Board President
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The complainer is out of line. Wooly’s should have long standing priority over the new tenant. Whatever needs to be done should be done for iconic Wooly’s.
Many years ago my business was moving to our former space, I run a business that requires a good degree of quiet. At the time space near Wooly’s was open and very tempting, but I knew sound checks would be an issue for a day spa SO I DIDN’T OPEN NEXT TO A MUSIC VENUE THAT WAS THERE FIRST. I found a different space surrounded by business offices. I’ve enjoyed many amazing shows at Wooly’s and my business has been fortunate to treat nationally touring artists who are playing there. We also meet folks in town just for shows shopping and dining throughout the village. Had I chosen to pursue the other space when it was open, knowing the neighboring building had amplified sound because they are a concert venue, that would have been entirely on me.
Join us Friday for Live Music In the Village, presented by Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen! And itโs FREE!
The Finess plays in front of RAYGUNshirts from 5-6pm
Abbie Sawyer plays in front of MARNฤ from 5:45-6:45pm
Joe Pug plays in Marv's Record Shop at 8pm with doors at 7pm. Get there early as it may fill up. Free admission.
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And also: Kelsie James will be performing in the atrium of Aimee ๐ถ๐ค
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Capital City Pride paints rainbow crosswalks in East Village for Pride Month
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What time is the tree lighting?
Tis the season... The Historic East Village's Annual Holiday Promenade is BACK! Save the following dates on your calendar now and check out the Downtown Des Moines - DSM website for details throughout the entire holiday season. We cannot wait to see you!
Nov 17th
Nov 24th
Dec 1st
Dec 8th
Dec 15th
-Historic East Village
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This Saturday!! Family Trick-or-Treating in the East Village from 10am-2pm. We'll see you here costumed' up! ๐ Full list of participating businesses at eastvillagedesmoines.com/event/family-trick-or-treat-tivities-historic-east-village-october-28/
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TONIGHT!! See you there with your blanket and chair ๐ฟ๐ฅ
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โ WEATHER UPDATE ๐ง In an effort to keep our community safe from inclement weather, we are postponing our Family Movie Night to October 27th at 6:30 pm. Thanks for understanding and we hope to see you then!
๐ MOVIE NIGHT ๐ East Village and DSM Parks & Rec Present Family Movie Night featuring the movie COCO!
*Friday, October 27th at 6:30 pm*
Where: Armory parking lot, 602 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA. (just north of Brenton Skating Plaza).
โผ๏ธ Bring chairs, blankets, and your favorite snacks to enjoy a fun movie with the Des Moines River and skyline in the background. Fun for all!
*Follow our social accounts for weather-related updates*
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