March 2012 - Burlington Chamber of Commerce

Tour “Upstairs Downtown”
Downtown Partners is teaming up with several property owners to bring you “Upstairs
Downtown,” a very special tour of upper story spaces. From luxurious condos to newly
completed apartments to residential developments in the planning stages, come see how
the adaptive reuse of historic buildings is reenergizing downtown Burlington.
The “Upstairs Downtown” tour will be held Sunday, March 18 from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Advance tickets are available for $10 at the Iowa Store and The Medium/Weird Harold’s.
You may also purchase tickets at the door of any site during the tour.
The featured spaces are at 400/404 Jefferson, 413 Jefferson, 200 N. Fourth, and
Schramm’s Corner at Third and Jefferson.
For more details, visit www.greaterburlington.com or contact Steve Frevert, Executive
Director of Downtown Partners, at 319-752-6365 or sfrevert@greaterburlington.com.
Take the Downtown Wine Trail
With spring in the air, it’s time to hit the trail – the Downtown Wine Trail!
Participating merchants will open their doors for this Spring Open House event on
Saturday, March 31 from 5 to 8 pm. Representatives will be on hand to provide samples
from wineries throughout the region. It’s a perfect way to sample some new tastes and
browse some of the great shops in downtown Burlington. There will be special prizes
and giveaways as well. The event is free and open to those 21 or older.
You’ll be able to sample wines at The Iowa Store, Original Cyns, Weird Harold’s,
The Medium, The Tattered Parasol, Camera Land, Country Friends, Mundt Piano
& Organ, Nature’s Corner, and Burlington by the Book. For more information, call
Downtown Partners at 319-752-6365 or visit www.greaterburlington.com.
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