2009 Event Dates
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General Information
EVENT LOCATION: The event takes place every week in Cheapside Park, between West Main Street and West Short Street, just west of Upper Street. The park is directly adjacent to the Old Courthouse, now the Lexington History Museum, and the band plays in front of the Museum's side entrance, facing Cheapside Street. Follow this link for a map showing Cheapside Park.
IN THE CASE OF RAIN: In the event of rain, the event will be located inside the Lexington History Museum. Enter the building from the North side (doors facing Short Street).
Central Parking hosts a Central Bank Thursday Night Live parking special for the parking lot located on the corner Short Street and Market Street: $1 Parking on Thursdays. Additional area parking can be found by visiting www.lexpark.org or www.parking.com. Note: The DLC is not affiliated with any of the parking lots or garages in Downtown Lexington.
FRIENDLY PETS are welcome at the event - just please be sure to pick up after them. Look for the dog-watering station near Main Street run by the friendly folks at Dogtown Doggie Daycare Center.
FOOD will be available for purchase each night. Each Thursday there will be food vendors present at the event. Food can be purchased directly from each of these vendors. Scheduled food vendors include Courtyard Deli, Goodfellas Pizza, Bluegrass Kettle Masters Kettle Korn, Salyers Farm Ice Cream, Sav's Grill, Big J's BBQ and Mr. Gyros.
BEER: Drink tickets for beer only **Please be aware that bringing your own alcohold into Cheapside Park is strictly prohibited. Not only is it illegal, but by purchasing beer from the beer booth, you are supporting the continuation of this free concert series. The DLC relies on the proceeds from beer sales to fund the expenses associated with this event. If you enjoy these concerts, then show your support for Central Bank Thursday Night live by purchasing a glass of beer! Draft Beer - $3 per glass: KY Ale KY Lite (Kolsch Style) KY Bourbon Barrel Ale Budweiser Bud Lite Bud Select WINE will be available most evenings. NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS: Each week there will be a selection of sodas and water available. Soda & Bottled Water - $1 each SIGN UP FOR YELLOW BIKES AT TNL At every Thursday Night Live Event this summer, we will be accepting new and returning members to the Yellow Bikes program. Returning members with a membership card do not have to pay a renewal fee. Returning members who have lost their card, or new members must pay a one-time membership fee of $10. Please bring cash or make checks out to Lexington Yellow Bikes (sorry, credit cards cannot be accepted for Yellow Bikes payments). Rules and bike check-out locations will be revised for 2009, so be sure to read the rules sheet or check back at the Yellow Bikes website. For more information about the Lexington Yellow Bikes program, contact the Downtown Lexington Corporation at 859-425-2590 or visit www.lexingtonyellowbikes.com. HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR BAND If you would like for your band to be considered for inclusion in the Central Bank Thursday Night Live concert series, email Laura Farnsworth, Event Coordinator at laura@downtownlex.com with a link to online demo songs or mail a demo cd to: Laura Farnsworth FOOD VENDORS Do you have a food concessions business that you would like to be a part of Central Bank Thursday Night Live? For more information, contact Laura Farnsworth, Event Coordinator, at 859-425-2593 or laura@downtownlex.com. HOW TO BE THE FEATURED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Are you part of a non-profit organization that would like to volunteer at Thursday Night Live in exchange for a booth space and receiving the tips for the night? This opportunity is available to any DLC Member non-profit organization. For more information, contact Laura Farnsworth, Event Coordinator, at 859-425-2593 or laura@downtownlex.com. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Special Thanks to Our Presenting Sponsor: Supporting & Night Sponsors A part of DLC's Summer In the City Downtown Lexington Corporation’s mission is to promote Downtown as a unique
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