Celebrating the beginning of the end

This Friday, March 4, join us as we celebrate the beginning of the last phases of construction on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick.  In 2011, we'll build nearly four miles of bicycle and pedestrian pathways, connecting you to Fountain Square, Washington Street, White River State Park and IUPUI. 

WHAT:  Ceremony to kick off construction, live music by Adam Kuhn and Homeschool, drawing for more than 20 prizes from the following merchants:

Arthur's Music Store
Biz on Fletcher
Calvin Fletcher Coffee Company
Fountain Foliage
Fountain Square Theatre Building
Hero House Comics
Larry and Jane's record store
NewDay Meadery
PNC Bank
PURE
Santorini Greek Kitchen
Tortas Guicho Domingues y El Cubanito
Square Rootz Deli

Special thanks to Wishard Health Services, Impact Group Scenic Arts Services, PNC Bank and Bryce Caldwell for donations of equipment, time and space.

WHEN: Friday, March 4, 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Followed by First Friday open art galleries in Fountain Square and all downtown cultural districts

WHERE: Southwest corner of Prospect and Shelby streets, in PNC parking lot next to former Deano's Vinos, 1112 Prospect St.

WHO:
Mayor Gregory Ballard
CICF President Brian Payne
Fountain Square Merchants Association President Craig Von Deylen
Fletcher Place resident Bill Lovejoy
John Sherman, one of three local poets chosen for "Moving Forward" public art bus shelters located on Virginia Avenue

For construction updates and information visit: www.IndyCulturalTrail.org/Construction_Update