Midway Renaissance, Inc.
a certified Main Street Program
since 2001
Community Calendar
~ Committees ~
Greenspace
Francisco's Farm Arts
Midway Living History
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"Do I have to live in Midway?"
"No, you only have to love Midway"
Interested in serving on one of the Renaissance Committees?
Email Randy Thomas
(phone 859-846-4050)
Mailing:
PO Box 4354
Midway, KY 40347-4354
Office Answering Machine
859-846-4049
Board Members
Randy Thomas - President
Becky Moore - Vice President
Pam Thomas - Secretary
Sarah Rathbone - Treasurer
Mary Weese
Joy Arnold
Phil Gerrow
Bob Rathbone
Cecelia Gass
Blythe Jamieson
Board Meetings: Agendas & Minutes
News Archive:
First Annual Renaissance Ride
a Success!
First Event in the Midway Arts Series
a success!
Nearly 9,000 attended Francisco's Farm 2009
Public Reading
of the
1933
Midway Pageant a Success
3rd Annual
Tour de Tulip has
Twice the Riders!
Living History Committee
Wins Award!
Kentucky has the oldest Main Street Program in the US - currently celebrating its 30th birthday.
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A committee of representatives from Midway Renaissance, Midway City Council, and the Midway Business Association will meet on Tuesday, July 27 at City Hall - 5:30pm - to plan the Midway Market Study, a project funded by a Renaissance grant from the Office of the Governor’s Department for Local Government.
The meeting is open to the public.
The group will initially develop a Request for Proposals from consultants, a timeline for the Study, and a list of outcomes they want the Study to address. A Market Study can help local government and citizens understand the strengths and challenges faced by their downtown area and provide recommendations to guide economic revitalization efforts.
Learn more about the project and follow the progress! |
Silas House and Carla Gover coming to
Thoroughbred Community Theater!
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Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 21st for the next event in the Midway Arts Series, a collaborative production of Midway Renaissance and Thoroughbred Community Theater.
Carla Gover will conduct a song-writing workshop from 1pm to 4pm
Silas House will read from his latest novel - Eli the Good -
at 7pm
Registration is required for Carla's song-writing workshop. The evening reading is free and open to the public. Theater opens at 6:30pm for coffee and dessert.
Learn more about the Artists and find registration details at ThoroughbredTheater.com |
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It’s an online statewide architectural treasure hunt
running from now through Labor Day 2010!
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Kentucky Main Street Cities will have 10 downtown architectural treasures identified for the scavenger hunt.
Visit a downtown and find the treasures, then complete the online entry form. For EACH Main Street City you visit and find the treasures you have a greater chance for prizes! |
Check out the Midway Challenge today! |
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Nearly 2,000 cyclists rode down Main Street in Midway on May 29 during the 33rd annual Horsey Hundred, a Bluegrass Cycling Club event that draws riders from all over the country. Midway Renaissance hosted a Rest Stop in the Community Garden behind Midway Presbyterian Church, serving up snacks & inviting riders to come back Saturday night to shop, dine, and enjoy a NewFound Road concert at the Thoroughbred Theater. Many folks did indeed return, and downtown was hoppin'!
This year's official ride shirt, pictured above, bears the artwork of our own Pam Thomas!
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Thanks to Fortune Collision Center of Frankfort for top-coating the Art Rain Barrels.
Read all about it! |
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Download
'A Walk in Midway'
PDF
Greenspace is Busy!
See What's New!
ITN Bluegrass
may expand service to Midway.
Read all about it and complete a brief survey about your interest in becoming a Rider, a Driver, or Both
Congratulations!
Damselfly Gallery
was voted the
Retailer of the Year
by exhibitors at
KY Crafted:The Market
and
Gretchen Papka
was voted
Best New Artist
Midway Living History Day on November 14 was a huge success!
Click here for News, Pictures, & Video
The new historic
walking tour -
"A Walk in Midway" made its debut on November 14 -
for answers to the 'Architectural Graphics
Guessing Game',
click here
Francisco's Farm Arts Festival has just been named to the Southeast Tourism Society's
Top 20 Events
for June 2010
Now you can donate any used vehicle to benefit Renaissance
Click the button
to learn how
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Midway Renaissance is in the process of developing its 2010 Work Plan – the annual goal statement that guides our focus for the year. The board invites citizen input on ideas for inclusion in the Plan. Ideas related to the traditional Main Street categories of Design (including historic preservation), Promotion (including events and tourism), and Economic Restructuring (including downtown business development and retention) are sought. Renaissance includes a strong component of community-building and the arts, and we welcome your submission of ideas in these areas as well.
Midway Renaissance is a certified Mainstreet Program recognized by the Kentucky Heritage Council.
Since 2001, Midway Renaissance, Inc.
has been the conduit of over $2,400,000 to the City of Midway. This money has funded
- the reconstruction of Midway's streetscape
- restoration of the Rau Building (now City Hall)
- I-64 to downtown corridor/market study
- City website development
- New entrance and handicap ramp for the St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church
Midway Renaissance, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) membership organization that exists
- to promote historic preservation in Midway,
- to provide and support community-related activities,
- to enhance the quality of life in Midway, and
- to reduce the burdens of government in Midway
The members of Midway Renaissance meet annually to elect representatives to the Board of Directors. Board representatives serve 3 year terms.
Committees and Board generally meet monthly.
Greenspace Committee ~ Restoring our urban forest for present and future generations
Francisco's Farm Arts Committee ~ Building our community through the arts
Living History Committee ~ Preserving and honoring the whole of Midway's history
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