http://www.eastdowntowndearborn.com Neighborhood Feel. Totally Real. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:06:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en EDDDA approves contract for artists' space Posted by Times-Herald Newspapers on 1/14/12 • Categorized as Stories Artspace to begin search for building to house artists By DANIEL HERATY Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN - Artists looking for a place to live and practice their craft may soon have a home in Dearborn. During an East Dearborn Downtown Development ... http://www.eastdowntowndearborn.com/news-events/east-downtown-dearborn-is-poised-and-ready-to-embrace-the-arts-community The EDDDA Board of Directors and staff Melissa Kania and Mike Bewick invite you to their 3rd annual Holiday Open House Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 4-8pm at the EDDDA office located at 13750 Michigan Ave, 2 blocks west of Schaefer. FREE TO ATTEND!!! Join us and casually network with district merchants and residents, ... http://www.eastdowntowndearborn.com/news-events/mark-your-calendars-eddda-holiday-open-house-is-december-14 The EDDDA is pleased to announce the recent appointments of Judith McNeeley (Oakwood-Midwest Medical Center), Jay Kruz (Retro Image Antiques) and Paul Flowers (Blick Art Materials). It is a part of our efforts to advocate, direct and manage revitalization and economic growth and enhance our ability to tackle tasks such ... http://www.eastdowntowndearborn.com/news-events/eddda-welcomes-3-new-board-members Over 300 participants saved the date and their appetites, and joined in the flavorful fun. We teamed up with the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce to indulge participants with the unique and cultural tastes of East Downtown Dearborn with our 2nd annual Taste of Dearborn East event on September 14th, 2011 from 6-10pm, and a delectably ... http://www.eastdowntowndearborn.com/news-events/taste-of-dearborn-east-coming-september-14 "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" or so the saying goes, and public art is sure to create conversation, add interest and enhance the existing landscape. The Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI), Dearborn's first Art in Public Places project, was initiated and funded by the Dearborn Community Fund in April ... http://www.eastdowntowndearborn.com/news-events/east-downtown-dearborn-has-3-new-sculptures Recognizing the benefit of marketing and promoting businesses and activities within the EDDDA district, we've produced promotional booklets highlighting our merchants that include deals and specials throughout the neighborhood. The EDDDA went door to door and offered district businesses a free full-color page ad that can promote a coupon or a ... http://www.eastdowntowndearborn.com/news-events/eddda-has-produced-neighborhood-promo-books The EDDDA Holiday Open House ON Wednesday, December 15 was very well recieved and attended. Over 100 people visited; amongst the many attendees were district merchants and residents, business partners, stakeholders and City of Dearborn officials. It was a great opportunity for district merchants and residents to connect with the EDDDA ... http://www.eastdowntowndearborn.com/news-events/eddda-to-hold-holiday-open-house The EDDDA teamed up with the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce to indulge participants with the unique and cultural tastes of East Downtown Dearborn with a Taste of Dearborn East on September 15th, 2010 from 6-10pm. We were thrilled to be a part of this successful event that showcased the diverse variety of ... http://www.eastdowntowndearborn.com/news-events/taste-of-dearborn-west-and-east The East Dearborn Development Authority (EDDDA), in partnership with the City of Dearborn, is exploring a new and creative, approach to a potential economic development project with Artspace, the nation's leading nonprofit real estate developer for the arts. The Artspace mission is to create, foster and preserve affordable space that ... http://www.eastdowntowndearborn.com/news-events/eddda-exploring-arts-district Over 100 people visited our Holiday Open House on December 16, 2009; amongst the many attendees were district merchants and residents, business partners, stakeholders and City of Dearborn officials. It was a great opportunity for district merchants and residents to connect with the EDDDA and learn what we do and ... http://www.eastdowntowndearborn.com/news-events/eddda-office-was-warm-with-holiday-spirit