what to do . . . what to do . . .
No plans for Saturday yet? Make your way to Route 66 (Central Ave.) this Saturday, July 23, 2011 from 2pm to 10:30pm for the Route 66 Summerfest. Central Ave. will close to traffic from Girard all the way to Washington for the New Mexico Jazz Festival on 2 stages, the Arts and Artisans’ Market, the best of local restaurants and street food artisans, a dance party at Desert Fish (Hob Nob), the Show and Shine Car Show (including a neon-lit car parade), Route 66 Cork & Tap, and a Kid Zone. There will be a TON of entertainment and activities all along Central.
Sadly, this year’s Summerfest doesn’t appear to include the midnight 5k. I’m bummed about that, but there are plenty of other activities to participate in. You can still get your “wellness” in by riding your bike to the event and taking advantage of the valet* (or rent a comfy cruiser), trying your hand at the rock climbing wall, and working your walking muscles traveling roughly 3/4 of a mile up and down Central.
Perhaps the best benefit is stepping out and enjoying all the cool, crazy things the Nob Hill community has to offer. Some of my favorites are Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro, Two Fools Tavern, Ecco Gelato, Masks y Mas, The A Store, Dawg Gone Good, Tres Boutique, and The Herb Store. Get a henna tattoo for $10. See some magic. Last year there were also hula hoopers and fire jugglers.
The Kid Zone will have yoga, folk dancing, craft projects, a jump rope team performance (how cute!), and even a play. (Check the website for a schedule of events.)
Whatever you do, have a wonderful weekend!
*Immanuel Presbyterian Church and Two Wheel Drive Bicycle Shop are organizing a bike valet. Check out the Nob Hill Mainstreet Program Facebook page for details.
~R
