DMCI Annual Fall Business Meeting
Date:
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Time: 8
am to 9 am
Location:
Moncton Press Club
(160
Assomption Blvd.)
Cost: Free
Continental Breakfast will be served!
Guest
Speakers: Daniel Allain - DMCI Executive Director
and Ben Champoux - Business Development Specialist
for the City of Moncton
Re:
Downtown Moncton Development Vision - One year later
For more
information or RSVP: 857.2991
or scameron@downtownmoncton.com
Property
Owners, Merchants, Downtown Employees and General Public are
welcomed.
Moncton is Blooming!
From September 19 to 22, join us for the Communities in Bloom
Symposium & Awards Ceremonies!
This year's theme is “Parks and Green Spaces
for Healthy Living”, and the Symposium promises
a very exciting 10th anniversary edition, with conferences on Green
Infrastructures,
Composting and Recycling, Arboriculture, Active Living and Garden
Tourism - and Technical
Visits of the Riverview Gateway Project, the Westmorland Albert
Solid Waste Corporation,
Moncton Shops Property, Franklin Yard.
For more info, visit www.metromonctonblooms.ca.
Cat’s Cup takes over Downtown Moncton on September
15th!
This year’s Downtown Road Hockey Challenge and the
Wildcats season launch will take place
on Saturday, September 15th in Downtown Moncton. From Lutz to
Church Streets, Main Street will be invaded by aspiring NHLers from
the ages of 5 to 10 for a fun half-day tournament
and a chance to meet, and receive some coaching tips from members
of the QMJHL’s Moncton Wildcats. The Cat’s Cup will run
from 9 a.m. to noon on Main Street, which will be transformed into
six temporary rinks, allowing 72 kids to participate in three
different age categories. Participant registration starts at 8 a.m.
at the Moncton Market. An official puck-drop will kick off the
championship games just before noon with special guests on hand.
Children can get a copy of the ballot for a draw to play in the
Cat’s Cup at www.moncton-wildcats.com, in the Times
&Transcript or in L’Étoile. The ballots can be
mailed, dropped off in person at Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc.
at 910, Main Street,
Suite 103, Moncton NB, E1C 1G6 or faxed in at (506) 857-2908. The
contest runs from
September 1st to September 12th, 2007. The winning participants
will be announced on
Thursday, September 13th in the sports section of the Times &
Transcript and on the
Moncton Wildcats website.
7th Annual Atlantic Seafood Festival
Welcome to the 7th Annual Atlantic Seafood Festival held each
year in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. This year’s festival
will once again offer Great Food, Spectacular Entertainment and
loads of fun for all. From the young aspiring food connoisseur to
those with a worldly food pallet everyone will come away
satisfied.
Make plans to join us August 16-19, 2007, and have the time of
your life!
www.atlanticseafoodfestival.com
The Atlantic Nationals Outdoor Automotive
Extravaganza is back with a BANG!
It’s that time of year again! Canada’s Largest Car
Show Festival takes place in Moncton from July 12th to July 15th
and you’re invited to 4 fun filled days of cars, outdoor
attractions, live entertainment, vendors, and cruising; all in one
of the most picturesque venues you will ever
see!
www.atlanticnationals.com
MULTICULTUAL RENDEZ-VOUS FESTIVAL 2007
The Multicultural Association of the Greater
Moncton Area (MAGMA) and its partners are delighted to offer this
year’s Rendez-Vous Festival 2007 held between June 28th and
July 1st in the Greater Moncton. This year’s festival offers
a broader and more colorful program including : exceptional foods,
both local and international entertainment, and workshops —
from soulful rhythms to Multicultural Vibrations, the Multicultural
Rendezvous will transport you across the globe and back
again!
www.multiculturalassociation-moncton.com
ATLANTICADE June 20-24, 2007
Welcome to Greater Moncton's first annual
motorcycle festival!
ATLANTICADE is the result of several local motorcyclists who
have long wanted to host a showcase event for motorcycle owners and
enthusiasts. This Festival will provide bikers the opportunity to
do the two things they enjoy the most…ride their bike, and
show it off to others. ATLANTICADE welcomes all makes and
models to gather in Greater Moncton for a five day festival where
you will find special guests, exciting events, world class
competitions and a vendor show for motorcycle accessories and
industry related products. ATLANTICADE promises to become
Atlantic Canada’s premier annual motorcycle rally. Our
diversity of activities will appeal to a broad local and tourist
demographic, events will include a Bike Parade, Show and Shine
competition, Regional Biking tours, Tattoo Art, Downtown Street
Party, Skills Workshops, Entertainment and Endurance Riding to name
a few. ATLANTICADE is a non-profit event with a goal of
raising awareness about Motorcycling, and also with a challenge to
raise funds for Charity. This year event proceeds will go to
support the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Homeless Hotel set for June 1st at Riverfront
Park
This year, the Homeless Hotel will take place at the Riverfront
Park in Downtown Moncton on Friday, June 1st for a 12-hour period.
From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., the riverfront will be transformed into a
mock hotel with teams camping out in their tents. The goal of the
event is to raise awareness and funds for the less fortunate.
Rogers Television’s Song Writer’s Circle will
broadcast live with an impressive line-up of entertainers. C103/
XL96 will also broadcast live during the evening. Homeless
Hotel is a joint partnership between Moncton Youth
Residences & the YMCA of Greater Moncton.To register
or find out more, visit www.homelesshotel.com or call 389-2663.
ATLANTICADE June 20-24, 2007.
The Frye Festival wants to feed your
imagination!
The Frye Festival, which takes place in Moncton this year from
April 26th to April 30th 2007, promotes the pleasure and discovery
of reading by bringing together authors, storytellers, poets and
playwrights from around the world. Each year in April, Festival
audiences hear these writers at debates, readings, workshops and
dialogues in schools, cafes, restaurants, bars, theatres, and
libraries throughout the region. For more information, go
to www.frye.ca
Welcome to the 2007 Cavendish University Cup!
Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. welcomes all participating
teams and their fans from all across the Canada who have made the
trip to Moncton for the 2007 Cavendish University Cup.
"We are pleased to welcome all these visitors to Moncton for
this amazing event. We hope that your stay in Moncton is pleasant
and memorable", states Downtown Moncton Centre-ville
Inc. Executive Director, Daniel Allain.
In all six teams from across Canada will meet in Moncton. Teams
participating in this year’s Men’s CIS Hockey
Championship at the Moncton Coliseum are; The University of
Saskatchewan Huskies, The Wilfred Laurier University Golden Hawks
from Waterloo, Les Patriotes de l’Université du
Québec à Trois-Rivières, The St. Francis
Xavier University X-Men, The University of NB Varsity Reds and Les
Aigles Bleus de l’Université de Moncton.
Cavendish University Cup
The Université de Moncton has announced that Cavendish
Farms will be the major sponsor for Canadian Interuniversity Sport
Men's Ice Hockey Championship which will take place March 22-25 at
the Moncton Coliseum and again in 2008.
With a $80,000 contribution - $40,000 for each year - Cavendish
Farm will be designated Platinum partner of the 2007 and 2008
University Cup.
"I am confident that this national championship will be a complete
success thanks to the support from generous partners such as
Cavendish Farms as well as the collaboration and support of
numerous volunteers and fans," said U de M president Yvon
Fontaine.
The organizing committee has also unveiled the logo for the
event.
Killer
Comedians at 007 Hubcap Comedy Festival
The Hubcap Comedy Festival unveiled its line-up for the 007
edition that will be held in Moncton from February 7th to
11th, 2007.
Among the comedians expected to surface in Metro Moncton are Elvira
Kurt of the Comedy Network's show Popcultured. Also, John Dunsworth
and alias Mr. Lahey and Randy of the Trailer Park Boys.
The English performers are Big Daddy Tazz, Evan Carter, Debra
DiGiovanni, Mark Forward, Jonny Harris, Dylan Mandlsohn, Dan Quinn,
Frank Spadone, Kristeen Von Hagen, Marc Sauve, Fraser Young, Adam
Bayne, and Kevin Robart. Performing in French will be Alexandre
Barrette, Charlypop and Billy Tellier. As well, La Revue Acadienne
will perform and there will be 2007 editions of two festival
traditions, the Improv Games and the Open-Mic stand-up comedy
competition for amateurs. For more info, go on line at www.hucapcomedyfestival.ca
Rediscover Downtown Moncton and the magic of the
Holidays!
Upcoming Events in Downtown Moncton
November 24th
Antler Breakfast, Delta Beauséjour, 6 to 9
a.m.
Red Friday Rally, City Hall, 12 to 1 p.m.
November 25th
Pre-Parade Reception, City Hall, 5 to 7 p.m.
Tree Lighting, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.
Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade, Main Street, 6
p.m.
December 9th
Christmas Magic Downtown - Crafts & Candy
Workshops, Highfield Square, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
McSweeney Co. Dinner Theatre
You think your family’s got problems? Well,
meet the Johnson family, and join them in a journey through
weddings, break-ups, laughter and tears… but wait,
there’s more! Just which one of the sisters will have
the first baby of the New Year and win the million dollars? Which
sister deserves the money the most? Which sister has a shocking
secret that may affect the outcome? Tune in to this hilarious
story and find out, while enjoying the sounds of the 70’s and
80’s.
Save up to $10 per ticket by
pre-purchasing your seats during our Seat Sale on
September 13, 14, and 15 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Call the McSweeney box office at 857-9114 or drop in at 700 Main
Street for more info or to book your tickets!
2006
Atlantic Seafood Festival
Don't miss Atlantic Canada's biggest
and most scrumptious seafood extravaganza! August
17-20. www.atlanticseafoodfestival.com
Atlantic Nationals
Don't miss
Atlantic Canada's biggest car extravaganza! Main Street will be
alive with plenty of chrome and vroom all day Friday, July 7 with
the street closed to traffic. Enjoy free outdoor entertainment
starting at 8 p.m. during the "Rock 'n Roll 'til Midnight Street
Party" on the NAPA Sound Stage on Main Street featuring a variety
of entertainers. For more details on the event, visit www.atlanticnationals.com.
Fête de la musique - World Music Day!
Downtown Moncton will celebrate
Music Day all day Wednesday, June 21st. Starting with a summer
solstice celebration with the rising sun (5 a.m.) at Riverfront
Park, the day will be filled with non-stop music and amazing
talent. Official musical sites include Moncton City Hall
with an official noon-time launch, the Blue Cross Centre and
the Moncton Market from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., followed by
Robinson Court concerts from 3:30 to 7 p.m., then into the
Empress Theatre from 7-9 p.m., closing at the Aberdeen
Cultural Centre with performances from 9:30 — 11 p.m. The
program’s music ranges from classical, to mass choirs,
percussions, pop, rock and rap. There’s something for
everyone and it’s all free!
www.consulfrance-moncton.org/
Downtown Development Vision
Come dream with us... The
City of Moncton, in collaboration with Downtown Moncton
Centre-ville Inc., is undertaking a development vision for Downtown
and invites the public to participate in a three-day symposium
starting June 8 at the Capitol Theatre. This is your chance to
provide input on the principles and concepts that will help shape
the future of Downtown Moncton. RSVP: 859-2608 or via
e-mail: info.support@moncton.ca.
Memorial Cup 2006
Downtown Moncton is party central during the 2006 Memorial Cup
May 19-28. From Road Hockey challenges, to pep-rally barbeques, to
a City-wide Community Spirit Challenge, Moncton will be on
fire with Memorial Cup and Wildcat fever! Check it out at
www.canadaeast.com.
ALL THE BEST FROM DMCI!
The Board and staff of
Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. wish you and your family all the
best for this holiday season and the most joyous of New
Years!
Downtown for the Holidays
Come experience
the magic of the holiday season in Downtown Moncton. Details on all
the wonderful events and activities planned for the season can be
found by clicking Special Events and Festivals under News
and Events on this page. Happy Holidays from the Board and staff of
Downtown Moncton!
Fall Business Meeting
Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. invites you to its
Fall Business Meeting, Tuesday, November 1st at the Howard
Johnson Plaza Hotel, 1005 Main Street at 8 a.m. RSVP scameron@downtownmoncton.com
Cat's
Cup
Main Street becomes Wildcat Alley on Saturday September 24th
with the 2nd Annual Cats Cup Road Hockey Tournament. Stay tuned for
more details...
Downtown Street Closures
Come celebrate summer Downtown!
Streets in Downtown Moncton will be closed for the following events
this summer:
-Canada Day -
Westmorland Street, all day Friday, July 1,
2005
- Atlantic Nationals Automobile
Extravaganza - Main Street, all day Friday, July 8,
2005
-
15 Août des
fous - Acadian Celebrations - Main Street, Sunday, August
14, 2005
-
Harley Owners Group
Motorcycle Rally - Main Street, all day Friday, August 19,
2005
-
Atlantic Seafood
Festival - Main Street, all day Friday, August 19,
2005
Don't miss our AGM! June 14, 2005
It’s that time
of the year again when DCMI looks back at the year that was and
forward to the year ahead. And this is one AGM you won’t want
to miss. Ted Nolan, the new Head Coach and Director of
Hockey Operations for the Moncton Wildcats will make his
first public engagement as the guest speaker during DMCI’s
luncheon. The upcoming 2005-2006 hockey season promises to be an
exciting one for our QMJHL team, especially with Moncton hosting
the 2006 Memorial Cup. DMCI’s AGM will also provide the
perfect opportunity for you to hear more about all the exciting
development, festivals and events to come in our downtown.
General Manager Daniel Allain will present DMCI’s
strategic plan and outgoing president Brian Baxter will give
us an overview of the great accomplishments our downtown has seen
in the last year. The meeting gets underway at noon at the Delta
Beausejour. The cost is $30 (lunch will be served) and you can
RSVP by calling 857-2991 or via email at scameron@downtownmoncton.com.
Check into the Homeless Hotel
There are more than 10,000 homeless youth living in
Canada - In Moncton, one is too many! Check into the
Homeless Hotel at the Riverfront Park in Downtown Moncton and help
make a difference! May 27th from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. No central
heat, no room service, no mini bar, no extra towels. In support of
Moncton Youth Residences Inc. and the YMCA of Greater Moncton.
Performances by MIR, Kevin Chase, Peter Post, The Silent,
and much more. For more information, visit www.homelesshotel.com or call 389-2663
Enter
to Win $100!
You could win $100 in Highfield Square Dollars just for visiting
this site! Welcome to Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc.’s
new website! Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. (DMCI) is committed
to the heart of this community and the focus of this website is to
serve the City’s residents while attracting new business and
tourists to our core. Peruse our site, give us your feedback, and
enter for a chance to win $100 in Highfield Square Dollars. Be sure
to indicate how you heard about this contest! One entry per person.
Contest ends April 30th, 2005. Click here to enter csaucier@downtownmoncton.nb.ca
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