First Friday MusicWalk/ArtWalk kicks off Labor Day weekend

Corpus Christi DMD

• MusicWalk 
  
  • Friday, September 1, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
  • This month's ArtWalk is MusicWalk presented by H-E-B in celebration of Corpus Christi becoming a "Music Friendly City of Texas" designated by the Texas Music Office, Mayor Paulette Guajardo, and other Community Leaders
    
  • Visit Corpus Christi, The Film & Music Commission, and Music Advisory Council are spearheading this initiative to highlight the music scene in our city and music venues in Downtown!
    
    • YOU ARE INVITED!
      
      • Press Ceremony & Official Designation
      • 6:00 p.m. on the Music Friendly Main Stage 
        
        • Chaparral St. in front of RETRO: 326 N Chaparral St.

    MORE INFO https://www.visitcorpuschristi.com/music-commission/musicwalk/ [visitcorpuschristi.com]
    

• ArtWalk Expanded Footprint 
  
  • Beginning this Friday, ArtWalk is growing from 4 Block Parties to 12 Block Parties which means more roads will be blocked off to vehicular traffic, and the footprint will be filled with MORE event activities.
  • Expect a larger crowds (25,000-35,000 attendees in the M.A.D.) due to the Holiday Weekend & Event Promotion:
    
    • Coastal Living, VCC & DMD webpages & social, 3 Radio Stations, Press Releases, Business / Partner Cross-promotion
      
  • Traffic Control Plan
    
    • Road Closure Schedule:
      
      • No Parking Signs in place 12 p.m. Thursday, 8/31
      • Road Closures & Barricade Placement - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, 9/1
      • Roads Blocked off for Set up & Event - 1:00 - 11:00 p.m. Friday, 9/1
      • Water Barricades removed 8:00 a.m. Saturday, 9/2
        
    • ArtWalk is sponsored by H-E-B and produced by DMD w/ support from partnering businesses and 10 Block Party Hosts including:
    • K Space, CATS Market, Finder Keepers Classics, Peace of Mind Massage, 20/20 Vintage, QBR, Water Street, Weird Corpus, DesireArts, and the CC Tennis Association.
  • MORE INFO https://godowntowncc.com/artwalk/ [godowntowncc.com]
    
• Business Events & Grand Openings 
  
  • MusicWalk Event List
    
    • The event list highlights all events & specials happening during MusicWalk/Artwalk
    • Want to be featured on this list for future ArtWalks?
      
      • Contact Emily@cctexasdmd.com to sign on to the DBA Membership + ArtWalk Promo Add-on!
  • Lazy Beach Brewing
    
    • YOU ARE INVITED!
      
      • Grand Opening Ceremony hosted by DMD & The Chamber of Commerce
      • 7:00 p.m. at Lazy Beach Brewery Downtown (2^nd location)
        
        • 312 N. Chaparral Suite B (next door to Surf Club)
          
  • Full Send BBQ NOW OPEN
    
    • YOU ARE INVITED!
      
      • To taste Award Winning locally owned BBQ & and see their new outdoor patio opened in August 2023!
      • 6:00 p.m. until sell out
      • 411 Taylor St (Next door to Gold Fish)
  • RETRO Rooftop Patio
    
    • YOU ARE INVITED!
      
      • 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. or later 
      • Rooftop reveal & live music

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