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UPDATE

August 2019

PAINTED PIANO PROJECTThis summer, you may have noticed these beautifully painted pianos throughout Downtown Farmville! The Longwood Center for Community Music (LCCM) provided these decorative musical pieces as part of the Painted Piano Project. During the spring, students from LCCM entered a composition contest at the Longwood Center for Visual Arts and were sparked to do something amazing! Motivated by the way art inspires music, LCCM created this artistically inspired campaign to bring more music into the lives of Farmville residents.

The Painted Piano Scholarship fund provides lessons and classes to families who want to learn more about music. Supporters who donated at least the Quarter Note level helped paint the pianos at this year’s Heart

of Virginia Festival. Other cities have put on similar public art projects and the result is a wonderful sense of community. It’s a lovely reminder of how beautiful life can be, if we just stop to listen!

The pianos have been on display since May 8th. You can find them across the street from the Courthouse and at the High Bridge Trail

State Park plaza near Charley’s Waterfront Cafe. If by some chance you missed these works of art, you can still stop by to view them and play them until October 31st. Afterwards, two lucky community members will receive the pianos as donations.

LCCM offers music lessons for music lovers of all ages, taught by professional Longwood faculty and associates. They have provided a variety of quality music education to the Farmville community for 3 years. LLCM offers several scholarship programs to assist those who need additional resources to pursue their musical passions. If you would like to learn more about the program or sign up for classes, visit www.longwood.edu/music/lccm for more information.

LOVE SUMMER Love Summer in Farmville celebrates what we love most about Farmville with three weekend’s worth of the best food, drinks, and activities in the area. June 7–9 visitors

stayed in the many hotel choices available, including the luxurious Hotel Weyanoke. They highlighted their experience with a weekend of kayaking during the Appomattox River Company’s Big Demo Day event and by attending the luminous Firefly festival. July 19–21 visitors went glamping in tipis at Sandy River Outdoor Adventures and biked their way through more than forty miles of trails in and around Downtown Farmville, including the historic High Bridge Trail. If you missed the first two events, you still have a chance to win one of three get-away weekends to Farmville, each valued at $1,000, by entering to win the Love Summer passport contest! The last Love Summer experience is September 27–29 for National Alpaca Farm Days. Visit www.visitfarmville.com/lovesummer to learn more.

DOWNTOWN CHAMPIONSFarmville Downton Partnership hosted our annual Downtown Champions reception at the Virginia Tasting Cellar in May. We are thankful to everyone who donated their time, energy, and resources to make sure downtown Farmville is a vibrant and thriving place. If you’re interested in sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, please reach out to us. We would love to have you on our team!

FDP past and present board members, program manager gather for a group photo.

Pictured top left to right: Den Cralle, Charles White, Sheri McQuire, John Miller, Jimmy Johnson, Chuck Ross, Gerry Spates, Rucker Snead. Pictured bottom left to right: Kaitlyn Kayton, Caryn Kayton, IIsa Loeser, Chelsey White (Program Manger), Jen Cox (President), Pam Butler (Vice President), Eboni Lee (Secretary)

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD!This summer, be sure to stop by these new locations downtown Farmville:

Funky Flamingo gift and accessory boutique • The Brew House restaurant and gastropub • North Street Press Club restaurant

If you are enjoying the exciting developments and events happening downtown, consider donating toDowntown Farmville Partnership at farmvilledowntown.com/donations

www.FarmvilleDowntown.com • (434) 392-3060 • PO Box 413, 121 E Third St, Farmville, VA 23901

Mainly Clay Open House

Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA)Pinkalicious: The Exhibition—The Colorlicious Art of Victoria Kann August 10–November 3, LCVA Upper Level Reception with the Artist, October 16, 5:30–7pm

Summer Wine & Brew, August 16, 5–7pm, LCVA Lower level

Present Continuous: Longwood University Department of Theatre, Art, and Graphic & Animation Design Faculty Exhibition August 31–October 20 | Opening Reception, August 30, 5:30–8pm

Farmville Area Chamber of CommerceChamber Membership lunch | September 9, 11:45–1pm Featured speaker: Juanita Giles, Virginia Children’s Book Festival

Leadership Farmville Youth Summit | October 10 Hosted by Hampden-Sydney College. Students from Prince Edward, Fuqua, and Cumberland County will attend.

Chamber Membership lunch | October 14

Stars Under the Stars

Live at Riverside presented by Farmville JayceesEvent starts at 6pm at Riverside ParkDates and scheduled performances: August 2: Chance of SnowSeptember 13: Soul Expressions

Farmer’s Community Marketplace The farmer’s market in Downtown Farmville is open now through October 27th!

Island Glow9th Annual Open House to kick off “No Fade September” at all locations!• Free Spray Tans • Free Cheek Contouring• Free Brow Waxing • Free Bath/Body Luxuries

Enter to WIN • Free Month of Sunless Tanning • Free Oh My Glow Sunless Set• And much more

Friday, Sept 6, 10am–4pmSaturday, Sept 7, 10am–2pm

Laced Sneaker Boutique has moved! Come shop at the new location: 217 W 3rd Street, Suite 1

Amish OriginalsAmish Originals is celebrating their 20th anniversary all year long! Check out their website, Facebook page or call to learn about monthly specials! Visit www.amishoriginals.net/ or call (434) 391-1193

Caryn’s Bridals Formals and Tuxedos Pink Ribbon Sale Bridal gowns marked down to $399–$999. Designers include Maggie Sottero, Allure Bridals, Justin Alexander, Mori Lee, and more! Over 100 gowns on sale; sizes range from 2–26W!

Farmville Downtown Partnership’s Players on the Plaza 11am–2pm at the High Bridge Trail Plaza on Main StreetCome join us for this year’s Players on the Plaza concert series! Meet us at the High Bridge Trail Plaza in Downtown Farmville from 11am-2pm to enjoy the melodic tunes of our featured musicians! Fall Line-Up:Sept 21 Southside JazzSept 28 Bruce Sullivan Trio Oct 5 Iwanna PiranhaOct 12 Joel Worford & The New Process

Save the Date: Farmville Downtown Partnership’s 7th Annual High Bridge Half-Marathon & 5k Race October 5th, 2019Half-Marathon starts at 7:30am, 5k starts at 8amHalf-Marathon: $65 per runner, 5K: $30 per runnerEarly online registration until September 6, after which prices increaseFor more information, visit http://farmvilledowntown.com/events/

UPCOMING DOWNTOWN EVENTS