"economic development
in the
context of historic preservation"
.
Welcome to Martinsville, Virginia Uptown!
The
Martinsville Uptown Revitalization Association is dedicated to the continued enhancement
of the Uptown central business district.
By promotion of a variety of special programs -
design assistance, special events and economic
development activities - Martinsville Uptown will continue to
lead the way to improvement of the business
climate and continued economic growth.
Martinsville Uptown
is a Designated Main Street Community of
Virginia Main Street
and the National Main
Street program of the National Trust for
Historic Preservation. Like thousands of
communities across the country Martinsville
Uptown has adopted the
Virginia Main Street Approach™.
The Virginia Main Street Approach ™ provides a flexible
framework that puts the traditional assets of
downtown, such as unique architecture and
locally-owned businesses, to work as a catalyst
for economic growth and community pride.
Using the Main
Street Approach, Martinsville Uptown
has developed a strategy for revitalizing and
managing the Uptown district by working in four
interconnected areas:
ORGANIZATION
—
Martinsville Uptown works to establish consensus
and cooperation by building effective
partnerships among all uptown stakeholders.
DESIGN
—
Martinsville Uptown works to enhance the unique
visual quality of uptown by addressing all
design elements to create an appealing
environment.
ECONOMIC
RESTRUCTURING
—
Martinsville Uptown works to strengthen uptown’s
existing economic assets and fulfill its
broadest market potential.
PROMOTIONS
— Martinsville Uptown works to create and market a positive
image based on the unique attributes of the uptown district.
*NOTE: Anyone interested in
receiving email news such as newsletters please
contact us at
susan@martinsvilleuptown.net
or 276/632-5688
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out Our Martinsville Uptown
Newsletters in PDF Format
Concerts
will be held in the
Bridge Street
Parking Lot
Uptown Martinsville
7:00-10:30 pm
Photo Courtesy of:
M-HC Office of Tourism
2008
Dates:
April
25 - 58 West
May 23 - Cimmaron
PREMIER:
June 27 - Domino
PREMIER:
July 25 - Band of Oz
August 22 - Whatever
September 26 - Fatz
Admission:
Traditional Events:
$4/Adults, under 12 free
Premier Events: $7 Adults,
under 12 free
Season
Sponsors:
Coors
Light, Smirnoff Ice,
Comcast, Nelson Family
Automotive, Pepsi, Brooks
Septic Tank & Port-a-John,
Collinsville Printing Co,
and Martinsville Uptown
Photo Above: Crowd watching
"Band
of Oz"
August 25, 2006
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Uptown Initiative
Memorial/Honor Tree Program
Be a part of beautifying Uptown
Martinsville.
Sponsor a tree today!
(For more information: Click photo:)
Photos
courtesy of Danny Turner
Upcoming Uptown Events
Presents
TGIF Outdoor Concert
Series
Friday, April 25 Bridge St. Parking
Lot
7-10:30
Featuring 58 West
Beach, Soul, R&B, Disco,
Rock and Oldies
Check out Movies at
the Rives Theatre!
Call our movie
line, 276-632-1656
Sunday April 27
6 PM
Kentucky Derby
Double Feature
$5 Per Person
Films: Seabiscuit, Let It
Ride
Farmers Market
Commercial
Uptown Martinsville
Farmers'
Market
The
Market is open on Saturdays
from 8 to around 11
featuring seafood, pork,
eggs,
and winter vegetables.
Call
276-638-4221
Coming in May 2008
Tasty Saturday Series
Featuring music, chef
of the month demo,
artisan demos, recipes,
VMNH activity,
the freshest
groceries and more!
Pictures: MySpace.com/TastyVAfood
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Ongoing Event
A self
guided tour of art,
education, and information
in formerly vacant store
windows.
logo by Tina Sell
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Martinsville Uptown Revitalization Association (MURA)
Contact MURA at (276) 632-5688