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THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT BUSKERS RENDEZVOUS! The 29th annual Kingston Buskers Rendezvous was a huge success! The four day festival welcomed exceptionally talented performers from all around the world. There were many new acts as well as several returning favourites. It was a great weekend with huge crowds and over $1200 raised for the United Way’s Success by Six program at the Grand Finale on Sunday in Confederation Park. The People’s Choice Award, presented at the Grand Finale, went to Mr Dyvinetz, a cyr wheel artist extraordinaire from Spain.

This great event would never be possible without the talented buskers and our wonderful and supportive membership. We couldn’t do it without you! We would like to extend a big thank you to all of our generous sponsors:

The Kingston Whig-Standard, The Hub Group, Patry Inc., Discount Car and Truck Rentals, Gabriel Pizza, MacKinnon Construction, Kingston Frameworks, Quarry Medical Pharmacy, Barcadia, Smith Army Surplus, Improbable Escapes, Dr. Oetker, RethinkTires, Ale House Canteen, Amadeus, Atomica, Balzac’s Coffee, Bubba’s, Chez Piggy, Dianne’s, Iron Duke on Wellington, Le Chien Noir, Harper’s, McDonald’s, Mio Gelato, Northside espresso + kitchen, Pan Chancho, Renaissance Event Venue, Sir John’s Public House, The Brass Pub, The Grizzly Grill, The Merchant Tap House, The Queen’s Inn, The Works, Tir Nan Og, Windmills, and Wooden Heads.

BIG DIG 4The next phase of the downtown reconstruction project will begin in early 2018. The streets within the construction zone will be:

Princess St. from Clergy to DivisionDivision St. from Brock to PrincessBarrie St. from Princess to Queen (may occur in 2019)Division St. from Princess to Colborne (may occur in 2019)

The exact phasing and timing of the work will be available when the contractor comes on board this fall. As part of the RFP process, Princess Street will be open to vehicular traffic by July 1, 2018. Please direct any questions you may have on Big Dig 4 to the Downtown Kingston! office.

DK! AWARDSDowntown Kingston! BIA runs an awards program to celebrate outstanding businesses in our downtown community. DK! Awards recognize businesses that have made a significant contribution towards creating a healthy, vibrant, and unique downtown community in one of the following categories:

Marketing & CommunicationsExceptional Storefront Environmental Sustainability

Look for award nomination forms in your DK! e-newsletter in the next few weeks! Awards will be presented in November at the Annual General Meeting.

UPCOMING DATESHere’s what’s happening in Downtown Kingston!

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ROGERS K-ROCK CENTREAug 7 – WWE LiveAug 13 – Kingston ToyCon www.rogersk-rockcentre.com

THE GRAND THEATREAug 1-5 – Love Me Forever Billy H. TenderAug 3-5 – DaughterAug 9-12 – Monday NightsSept 9 – Nathan CarterSept 27 – Bruce Cockburn Sept 30 – Jann Ardenhttp://kingstongrand.ca

MOVIES IN THE SQUAREBring your lawn chair down to Springer Market Square for Movies in the Square this summer! Movies are played Thursday evenings at dusk.

July 27 – ElfAug 3 – Finding DoryAug 10 – Ocean’s Eleven (2001)Aug 17 – Beauty and the Beast (1991)Aug 24 – Honey I Shrunk The KidsAug 31 – X Men: First ClassSept 7 – Mrs Doubtfire

MUSIC IN THE PARK Check out our Music in the Park series running this summer until Sept. 2. All concerts are FREE!

Noon Hour Series Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Confederation Park

Downtown CountryThursdays at 7 pm Confederation Park

Big Band Friday Fridays at 7 pm Springer Market Square Courtyard

Sounds on SydenhamSaturdays at 1:30pm Sydenham St. (between Queen & Princess)

CHEF COOKING DEMOSEvery Saturday in July and August from 11am – noon, Local Food Local Chef Cooking Demos take place at the Springer Market Square amphitheatre. Each demo features a different downtown restaurant chef demonstrating recipes made with market-sourced local ingredients. Samples are $2 each while they last!

July 29 – Dan Wentworth, AtomicaAug 5 – Shane Whalen, Dianne’s Fish House & SmokeshackAug 12 – Ian Arthur, Chez PiggyAug 19 – Stev George, OliveaAug 26 – Neale Aziz, Stone City AlesSept 2 – Daniel Cholewa & Andrew Smyth, Tango Nuevo

KICK AND PUSH FESTIVALJuly 22-Aug 13This innovative theatre festival is one of Kingston’s newest summer attractions, centered around The Grand Theatre. Seven theatre companies and producers have teamed up in a collaborative effort to fill the downtown with exciting events that are unique to Kingston. www.thekickandpush.com

KINGSTON SHOW & SHINEJuly 29This is the 10th year of this annual charity event supported by the motorcycle community! Join us in front of City Hall from 12:00pm -5:00pm. facebook.com/kingston.shownshine

TASTE OF KINGSTONJuly 30 From 9:30am – 3:00pm, enjoy food vendors, lifestyle support, a live ticket auction and fabulous entertainment in Confederation Park in support of Diabetes Canada. facebook.com/tasteofkingston

ROCK IN THE SQUARE Aug 4Join us for a free outdoor concert hosted by the City of Kingston in Springer Market Square at 8pm featuring Platinum Blonde and Spoons.

PRINCESS STREET PROMENADE Aug 5We’re takin’ it to the street on Saturday, Aug 5 from 10am to 5pm. Join us as we close Princess Street for an active, fun and entertaining experience! Your favourite retailers, restaurants and community groups will be joining forces to promote active living in the downtown core. There will be something for everyone - from bouncy castles to extended patios - this is sure to be an event the whole family can enjoy. Kingston Transit is offering free public transportation on the day of the event.

1000 ISLANDS POKER RUN Aug 18-19Kingston will play host to Poker Runs America’s 1000 Islands Poker Run on the weekend of August 18-19. See the boats on display at Confederation Basin, and enjoy the action on the water – all FREE for spectators. The event begins on Friday night with a display of the boats in downtown Kingston and shifts into high gear on Saturday when the boats take off at approximately 10 am. Spectators can enjoy all the action streamed live via a Live Speed Zone Theatre in Confederation Park. www.pokerrunsamerica.com

LIMESTONE CITY BLUES FESTIVALAug 24-27The Limestone City Blues Festival will once again bring downtown Kingston alive with the sounds of the blues August

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August 24 - 27. Celebrating its 21st year, the festival opens on Thursday, August 24 with Blackburn. Dawn Tyler Watson will headline the Princess Street Stage on Friday August 25 with opener Adam Karch and special guest Angelique Francis. Nick Moss Band will be headlining the Springer Market Square Stage on Saturday, August 26 with openers Spencer MacKenzie & Carlos del Junco.

Get your $15 admission bracelet from participating venues for all four days of the festival - to the clubs, park, and concerts on Princess Street and Springer Market Square. With your bracelet you’ll also receive a Blues Bucks coupon to redeem at participating downtown merchants. And, don’t forget to get your fill of Homegrown Blues Food at your favourite downtown restaurants!

KINGSTON MULTICULTURAL ARTS FEST Sept 10The Kingston Immigration Partnership is hosting the 8th Annual Kingston Multicultural Arts Festival in Confederation Park on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 11:30am - 5:30pm. Enjoy cultural pavilions featuring food, art and cultural activities from around the world!facebook.com/kingstonmulticultural

LIMESTONE CITY TATTOO AND ARTS FESTSept 16-17Held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, each tattoo artist will bring a different style and flavour of tattooing to

the convention. Artists will be available to create personalized tattoos for those hoping to acquire some unique body-art during the festival.www.limestonetattoofestival.com

FALL PROMENADE Sept 23This great event will kick off the school year and provide you with a great opportunity to promote your business to students and locals.

ART AFTER DARK Sept 29Kingston’s art scene comes alive as galleries open their doors to the public from 7pm - 10 pm.

KINGSTON WRITERSFEST Sept 27 – Oct 1Book lovers and authors unite in downtown Kingston for five days! www.kingstonwritersfest.ca

KINGSTON TRANSIT PASSKingston Transit is offering discounted rates on monthly adult bus passes through Downtown Kingston employers. Your employees will receive their adult monthly bus pass for as low as $52.75* a monthly savings of $23.25! *(Transpass Rate when 251+ downtown employees join the program). Kingston Transit will come to your business to sign up your employees on the spot! Contact Heather Grosney at Kingston Transit hgrosney@cityofkingston.ca

DOWNTOWN KINGSTON! E-NEWSOur office sends a bi-weekly e-newsletter to Downtown Kingston! businesses which includes info on upcoming events, promotional opportunities, news, and construction in downtown Kingston. If you are not already subscribed, please subscribe at www.downtownkingston.ca/bia-members

DOWNTOWN KINGSTON! CONTESTSEncourage your staff to subscribe to our Ambassador email list to be entered to win email contests for tickets to shows at The Grand Theatre, Rogers K-Rock Centre and gift certificates to downtown businesses! Only employees of downtown businesses are eligible to win. Subscribe at www.downtownkingston.ca/ambassadors

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Phone: (613)542-8677Fax: (613)542-0274

Email: info@downtownkingston.cawww.downtownkingston.ca

WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES!Amanda’s House of Elegance – 172 Ontario St. From well-known designers to Canadian made pieces, you’ll be able to browse bedding, lighting, mirrors, pillows, wall decor, small furniture, home accents, home fragrance, and much more. 613-328-7218 www.amandashouseofelegance.ca

Colliers Project Leaders – 27 Place d’Armes #203 Colliers Project Leaders are building and infrastructure project leaders. Their Get it Right Solution ensures they get it ready, get it built and get it performing, so investors, owners and occupants are certain of success. 613-417-0895 www.colliersprojectleaders.com

Cue Electronics – 342 Princess St. Cue Electronics is downtown Kingston’s newest electronic shop. Check out their new and used DJ equipment for sale or rental and sign up for lessons! 613-900-1869 www.facebook.com/CueElectronics

Full Heart Piercings – 189 Ontario St. 2nd Floor Downtown piercing studio making both clients and the community more beautiful. Full Heart Piercings offers custom and personalized service. 613-766-6189 www.fullheartpiercings.com

Inner Harbour Tattoo – 259 Ontario St. Custom traditional tattoo shop in the Limestone City’s Inner Harbour District. Tattoos that are bold, bright, and done right! 613-766-7275 www.innerharbourtattoo.com

Queen Street Chiropractic – 259 Queen St. Dr. Ali Houde-Shulman and Dr. Lorne Shulman, a father/daughter team of chiropractors are committed to helping you regain and maintain your optimal health. 613-545-9553 www.downtownkingstonchiro.com

Sherlock’s Escapes – 298 Bagot St. 2nd Floor The game is afoot! At Sherlock’s Escapes, you have an hour to sleuth, detect, and deduce your way through a variety of puzzles, locked boxes or doorways, and hopefully solve the case to escape the room. 613-344-0668 www.sherlocksescapes.com

TECTA-PDS – 382 King St. E. TECTA-PDS (Pathogen Detection Systems) develops fully automated, microbiology systems for performing on-site regulatory compliance testing for E..coli and Total Coliform bacteria in drinking water distribution system samples. 613-546-7696 www.tecta-pds.ca

Withey Addison LLP – 366 King St. E #320 Withey Addison LLP’s focus is providing owner-managed businesses and professionals with auditing, accounting, tax and business consulting services with a view to maximizing business performance while minimizing taxes and protecting accumulated wealth. 613-544-5010 www.witheyaddison.com

NEW LOCATIONS:Freedom Mobile – 94 Brock St.

Keystone Properties | DMS Property Management – 184 Sydenham St.

Kingston Food Tours – 221 Queen St.

Midori Gifts – 244 Princess St.

Psychology Kingston – 27 Place d’Armes #200

NEW NAME:BBs Cycle – 154 Division St. (formerly Funk ‘n Used Cycle)

COMING SOON:Boston Pizza – 371 Princess St.

Scotiabank – 101 Princess St.