Chalk Walk 2013 Thanks YOU!

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Many thanks to all  participants & sponsors for the 4th Annual Chalk Walk which took place Saturday, May 4th from 9am to 3pm  in the Library Plaza.   Below is our Chalk Walk Sponsors poster designed by Beth Royal of Stone’s Throw Studios.  Note:  We had some last minute support!  Many thanks to Hank Lowry of Ashland Street Parties who also contributed to our High School artists AND  Ashland Simply Storage who was a Gold Level Sponsor.  All proceeds benefit our Arts & Culture District!  Chalk Walk 2013 sponsor poster proof r1 (3)

 New This Year…Sponsored Artists display their talent at Chalk Walk!  Check out these photos & more – click HERE to see the beautiful Chalk Walk Gallery.

Bethany Allen, Senior, Hanover High School

Bethany Allen, Senior, Hanover High School

Carson McNamara, Senior, Hanover High School

Carson McNamara, Senior, Hanover High School

Charlotte Torrence, Junior, Patrick Henry High School

Charlotte Torrence, Junior, Patrick Henry High School

Betsy Taylor, Ashland resident & Veteran Chalk Walk Artist!

Betsy Taylor, Ashland resident & Veteran Chalk Walk Artist!

We Want Your News!

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GC Newsletter banner (2) newlogoAshland Main Street Association is publishing GET CENTERED – a monthly electronic publication that highlights what is happening in downtown Ashland.   Articles featuring our  town, Arts & Culture District, non-profits, businesses and Randolph-Macon College will be in each issue.   We will list upcoming events with links to websites for more information. We would love to know  your news – send articles to mainstreetashland@gmail.com by the 1st of each month to be featured in the next issue.  Click here to subscribe to ‘GET CENTERED’.  We look forward to publishing your news!

First Thursdays- Downtown Arts Walking Tour

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Gallery Flux Winter ShowThere is no need to travel to Richmond to appreciate great art!  Ashland’s Arts & Culture District has many things to offer.  Make plans to stroll in downtown Ashland on the first Thursday of every month — Gallery Flux and other businesses will stay open til 9pm to demonstrate why Ashland loves art!  We hope to see you on May 2nd to kick off this wonderful event.  All downtown businesses are welcome to participate!  Questions?  e-mail Hugh Joyce.

Our Town: Street Scape Update

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Bob Brown - RR ave streetscape2 (2)Downtown Ashland is nearing the end of streetscape design plans. The sidewalks on the west side of Railroad Avenue from The Caboose to the Henry Clay Inn will be the first to undergo excavation and replacement with concrete and brick accented walkways. The Ashland Main Street Design Committee has spent many years collecting ideas, opinions and case studies culminating in a round table meeting held with town planners and contracted designers in February. Above is a rough sketch by AMSA board member and former Planning Commission board member, Bob Brown. Once a construction schedule is confirmed that information will be posted on the town’s website, on the Ashland Main Street Association website, local media outlets and in this newsletter! For questions, contact Lauren Thompson at thompsonlauren@msn.com or call town hall at 804.798.1073.

Celebrate Founders Day!

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In celebration of Founders Day, let’s show our pride in our home town.  Hang a flag or put a red, white, and blue ribbon on the outside of your home – around a tree, on a lamp post or column, or on a wreath – as well as on your lapel throughout Founders Day week,  February 16th through February 23rd.

Lapel pins will be available at the Ashland Museum and Cross Brothers Grocery store for a $1 suggested donation, beginning Saturday, Feb. 9.