tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193858412008-04-14T16:08:11.769-07:00daveBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-35370530626321357622008-04-14T09:02:00.000-07:002008-04-14T16:08:11.819-07:00

Hey everybody, click on the new window lettering at Town Square Market, 106 E Jackson St. We have put this up in preparation for the upcoming 'Wine and Art Fair' on Friday May 2 from 4 - 10 pm as a way to let folks know what we are and what we do here at the Market. For that event we will be offering our Town Square Market Picnic Bags which include a fresh baguette w/ olive oil and herb dipping

renetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-5949235869262941782007-08-30T14:53:00.000-07:002007-08-30T15:08:42.686-07:00

Carbondale Main Street and Thomas Publishing are working on having Trick or Treating at businesses around the Square and down the Strip during official Trick or Treat hours. So far, Castle Perilous Games and Books, Rosetta Stone Books, Clayship Guitars and the Town Square Market have signed up to stay open later and hand out candy. Other businesses will be contacted as we get time or, if you're

sthornetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-55488895233630042392007-07-19T15:14:00.000-07:002007-07-19T15:15:43.242-07:00

July 31, Castle Perilous Games and Books will celebrate Free Pickle Day. More details to come.

sthornetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-50573475280404415982007-07-04T05:11:00.000-07:002007-07-13T14:43:02.004-07:00

Caleb Hale reports: "Meghan Cole, a customer service representative in The Southern Illinoisan's Marion bureau, will take over for Roxanne Conley, who is stepping down after five years to pursue other interests, said Randy Johnson, Carbondale Main Street board president. Cole was recently an intern with the Illinois Main Street program in Decatur before joining the staff of The Southern

graydogtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-71821022576368820512007-06-19T11:15:00.000-07:002007-07-03T15:36:51.495-07:00

After 17 years on The Island, Scott Thorne and gang at Castle Perilous Games have moved to the old WTAO building at 207 W. Main Street. The Chamber of Commerce threw a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, June 21st. Thanks to Lisa of the Chamber for the photo.

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-28461062211182679802007-06-18T12:35:00.000-07:002007-06-18T12:48:18.777-07:00

The aluminum cover around the old Bening Square building is being removed by the crew at Morgan Construction..... Expected to hake 10 weeks, the building will be painted, and have a new awning installed. . . . Restoring the old lady to some of her former glory. Legend has it that former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt stayed there, when dedicating Devil's Kitchen Lake.

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-2883056736987794972007-06-13T12:18:00.001-07:002007-06-13T12:21:23.829-07:00

Today, a crew of workers began the process of removing the aluminum cover on the windows and sides of the building of the Newell House (Bening Building), part of a major refurbishing effort by owner Dan Terry.

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-74261547463539671042007-06-03T23:30:00.000-07:002007-06-13T12:29:00.653-07:00

Ashley Wiehle reports: "Popular bookstore Rosetta Stone will be setting up shop in Tropicana Vintage Clothing, a block off the town square behind Longbranch Coffeehouse." The store is owned by Jessica Bradshaw, daughter of Paula Bradshaw and Green Party candidate for Governor, Rich Whitney.

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-68715285333000141912007-05-31T13:40:00.000-07:002007-05-31T14:52:50.539-07:00

Welcome to Town Square Market the home of Square Deals from the heart of Carbondale. We are a natural foods grocery store dedicated to bringing you the best quality products at the best price possible. We carry natural and organic grocery items, fresh organic produce featuring local growers when available, soft drinks, snacks, Brown Bag Bagels on Wednesday, bulk items and more. We have a

renetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-84404989753854381912007-05-29T06:05:00.000-07:002007-05-29T06:07:46.240-07:00

Time to give some local business owners a "how to" in blogging. See ya 'on The Square'.

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-33906591236816379412007-05-24T15:11:00.000-07:002007-05-24T15:17:12.776-07:00

This week's downtown Farmer's Market, located on the east side of the Carbondale Square didn't not have a very good turnout. Only 2 vendors showed and apparently only about two dozen customers made it there. From what I gather, there's a lot of competing farmer's markets in the area, not only from the Saturday one in Carbondale but with Cape Girardeau, Murphysboro and Marion all having them on

sthornetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-30692436591900994062007-05-11T12:29:00.000-07:002007-05-29T06:17:09.778-07:00

Caleb Hale tells readers of the Southern Illinoisan about my bus stop start-up: "When David More says he wants to put a Greyhound bus stop at 215 N. Washington St., what he really means is he wants to revitalize that area of Carbondale. 'This right here is the future of downtown Carbondale,' More said, standing on the sidewalk in front of the gray building he hopes will serve as the city's next

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-67885528106207661412007-05-06T07:58:00.000-07:002007-05-06T08:12:38.857-07:00

I attended the recent meeting of the Historic Town Square Business Coalition Friday morning. About a half-hour late, but in time for item #4. Park Benches - they're in!Garbage enclosure should be in by mid-June.Brown Bag Concerts & Lunch Specials.Greyhound Bus Terminal at the former Cadillac Lounge - Dave More will share his plans with us.Banners - Any Action?The meeting was chaired by Elaine

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-41535561129784793302007-05-01T07:03:00.000-07:002007-05-01T07:05:08.308-07:00

Yesterday's opening day at Greyhound was low key -- only two training supervisors and two customers. Plenty of time to stand outside on the sidewalk with Charley Greer and look at the mostly empty, ugly storefronts. Talk about blight! I heard Rosetta Books is gonna move in with the Tropicana, which will be another good draw to the neighborhood. Maybe a Washington St. entrance, too. Speaking of

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-51964225793166268702007-04-11T03:34:00.000-07:002007-04-11T03:34:39.338-07:00

Big Boys Q'n changes name, approach - Campus: "Big Boys Q'n has transformed into Club 51 North in an effort to fuse food and entertainment together. New manager and chef Dan Jones has worked at Club 51 for about a month and a half, and he has already revamped the long-time barbecue joint. By constructing a new stage, demolishing an old wall and turning the buffet area into a second bar, Jones

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-73181244249785308512007-02-21T22:57:00.000-08:002007-05-16T14:49:04.698-07:00

Chamber of Commerce names new director The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce named a recent SIUC graduate as its executive director this week following a search that lasted about a month and a half. Meredith Rhoads, 23, of West Frankfort, began as executive director Tuesday. She follows former executive director Joel Sambursky, who left the chamber to take a job in the private sector.

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-1167957951387724342007-01-02T16:40:00.000-08:002007-01-09T07:07:54.860-08:00

Although Carbondale Town Square doesn't 'have it all', some excellent restaurants and specialty stores can be found. Where else in the world can you buy imported cigars, shoes, guitars, trophies, art, lumber and feed within short walking distance!? Nowhere else in the world! Carbondale Main Street has done a pretty good job in beautifying Town Square. The Pavilion/Parking Lot area looks pretty

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-1167505972681202412006-12-30T09:59:00.000-08:002006-12-30T12:38:14.623-08:00

At a drawing held at Art Lovers Trading Company this morning, the winning entry to the "When was ABC Liquor Mart established at its current location?" question was selected. And the winner is -- __click to see who___ . Everyone in the drawing answered 1955, "according to the commercial" --except for one answer (based on the recollection of someone who was there at the time) -- 1959! -- which

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-1166188798392080342006-12-15T05:01:00.000-08:002006-12-20T15:23:07.530-08:00

A one-minute video promotional spot for Carbondale's "Town Square" district with this message has been running on MediaCom cable, and in the Carbondale Times weekly newspaper: Be There . . . On The Square In the Times, a $100 gift certificate to selected Carbondale Town Square shops or restaurants is being offered to some lucky person who can answer the following question: What year was ABC

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-1164289241873737602006-12-14T05:38:00.000-08:002006-12-14T10:14:16.556-08:00

Carbondale's Town Square district is unique to Southern Illinois for two reasons: 1) it isn't truly a "Square" like those in some other cities in the region, and 2) it has more "world-class" restaurants and cool gift shops than any area of comparable size in Southern Illinois. Be There. On The Square. Town Square in Carbondale has more fine dining & unique gift shops in view of the Pavilion

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-1166075759669308082006-12-13T21:49:00.000-08:002006-12-13T21:55:59.680-08:00

On Saturday, December 16, at 6:00pm, Town Square Market on Jackson St. will be hosting a free viewing of “An Inconvenient Truth”, Al Gore’s documentary about global warming. MoveOn.Org has organized more than 1,575 parties across the country to show this inspiring film to thousands of people. This could be the tipping point moment for the climate crisis. But we need to send a message to

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-1160030452487032772006-11-09T23:39:00.000-08:002006-11-09T10:45:26.136-08:00

This Press Release just in: On the corner of Jackson and Washington Streets Town Square Market, the new natural food store on the Historic Town Square, is announcing their Grand Opening on Saturday, November 18th from 9am - 5pm. Meet our local grass-fed beef farmers from Josh Buchheit's Lick Creek Farms and our wild Alaskan salmon supplier, Tony Wood. There will be free tastings and food

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-1162769771860655472006-11-05T15:34:00.000-08:002006-11-05T15:36:11.866-08:00

Located across the street from the Big Muddy Independent Media Center (and Greyhound Ticket Office), Urban2. 

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-1158415444931778072006-09-16T07:01:00.000-07:002006-09-16T07:04:04.940-07:00

Just about where this sprinkler is, a fountain will be installed by the Bank of Carbondale -- at the former site of the Jackson County Stage Company -- on the corner of Washington and Main. . . . Maybe ABC Liquors can paint a mural behind it to make it appear like a keg of beer gushing. 

davetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19385841.post-1158071119964137732006-09-12T07:25:00.000-07:002006-09-12T07:25:20.406-07:00

Andrea Hahn reports that Ray Lenzi and Gordon Plumb are promoting a WasherZ tourney at Pig Out: "a WasherZ demonstration is set for noon at the Town Square Pavilion tomorrow. Official WasherZ sets will be for sale as well." The tournament is at 11 a.m. at the Pig Out site, 710 S. Illinois Avenue. Lenzi said the tournament would be held in "the flattest spot." 64 slots are available in both the

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