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GREENWOOD -- Join Main Street Greenwood for a weekend street party featuring good food, great music, and dancing under the Delta stars at the 5th annual River to the Rails festival Friday-Saturday, September 18-19, 2009. Although the forecast calls for rain, we all know that a little inclement weather never kept a Delta resident from having a good time. As in years past, this year's musical entertainment showcases an all star lineup of regional and national acts. Friday night features a no holds barred jam session with musicians from the Tangents and Curb Service while national recording artist Denise LaSalle will light up the stage on Saturday night. Music coordinator Andy Hackleman is especially proud of the entertainment lineup for this admission-free event. "We really pulled out the stops this year in organizing a variety of entertainment to please just about any musical preference," Hackleman said. "We've got blues, gospel, and rock and roll, among other...

Hal Fiore of "Three Guys Who Grow" sells a cornucopia of fresh vegetables at the Downtown Greenwood Farmer's Market. Courtesy photo. GREENWOOD -- The Greenwood Farmer's Market continues to be a success for Greenwood-area residents who value freshness and quality at their kitchen table. Now in its second year, the Farmer's Market, which was spearheaded by Main Street Greenwood, Inc., will continue to be held every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until noon through October 31. The market takes place near the Columbus and Greenville Railroad at the intersection of Johnson and Main Streets. The market was formed in the winter of 2007 by a small group of Greenwood citizens who liked the idea of a local market where area farmers could sell the fruits of their labor (pun intended). Assisted by grants from Blue Cross, MAC, and USDA, the market was able to open for business in Summer 2008. Tents and tables were purchased and the event was advertised across the Delta with these fu...

Main Street Greenwood, Inc., under the direction of Lise Foy and with the design skills of Tracy McGarrh, has launched a great new website. It features information about Main Street events, the 4-Point Approach of the National Main Street organization, as well as contact information and useful literature for supporters of Main Street Greenwood. Check it out here .

Click on the above logo for Ole Miss' 2008 presidential debate website. The University of Mississippi is the next stop on the 2008 presidential campaign trail for Senators John McCain and Barack Obama . As of now, the polls show McCain with a small lead over Obama, the result of both his highly successful convention and his much discussed pick of Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate. Although they are in a statistical stalemate, the first debate should shake things up. It will be the first time in this campaign that the two presidential candidates meet face-to-face. As a result, Mississippi will be ground zero for thousands of media reporters and self-described politicos. In effect, on the evening of September 26th, all eyes will be on Oxford . I hate that I will not be able to attend this event. I will admit that I have been glued to all things presidential over the past few months. If I were still in Greenwood , I would drive to Oxford, camp out on the C...

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Art Alfresco, the Delta's premier showcase of local artisans, returns to historic downtown Greenwood on Thursday, September 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Main Street Greenwood, this annual event is lauded by locals and visitors alike. For more information, contact Lise Foy, Executive Director of Main Street Greenwood, at 662-453-0365 or mainstreetgreenwood@gmail.com.

Come see the eight new apartments upstairs in the Fountain Building on the corner of Washington and Howard streets Thursday night at Upstairs Downtown. Tour historic downtown Greenwood’s premier apartments and lofts at Upstairs Downtown 2007! This award-winning event will take place this Thursday, November 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. in downtown Greenwood. Tour seven upstairs loft apartments and enjoy a variety of food and beverages at the following and aptly themed locations: Fountain Apartment - “Fondue at the Fountains" Candy and Larry Carver - “Southern Traditions” Turnrow Books - “Turnrow Patio Party" (With watercolorist Miriam Weems signing copies of "Mostly Mississippi" and Lazy Magnolia beer samples) Alluvian Lofts - “Encore Alluvian” Steve LaVere - “Blues and Barbeque” Beard + Riser Design - “Appetizers by Design” Marvin Pate - “Eclectic Impressions” Tickets are $20, which includes a drawing at the end of the evening for an Alluvian gift certificate. You can...

Howard Street of long ago. Downtown Greenwood has come full circle. By LISE FOY Executive Director Main Street Greenwood, Inc. After many years of downtown development and historic revitilization, Greenwood has come full circle as the place to live, work, and play! This Thursday, Main Street Greenwood will offer an opportunity to visit just a few of the loft apartments that are located in our beloved downtown area. Following is a summary of what Greenwood has to offer in terms of downtown loft-style living. There are approximately 24 apartments in downtown Greenwood, including six in the Fountain building that nearing completion. Currently, three more are under construction in the Klein & Blumenthall Building on Main Street. Of the 24, at least 14 are currently occupied; two are being used as offices. The Alluvian Lofts offer extended stay accommodations and require a minimum two-week stay and vary in occupancy. Downtown living is becoming more popular nationwide. Mixed use...

In 2006, Main Street Greenwood won the "Best Creative Fundraising Event" award for its Upstairs Downtown event. This year promises to be even better than the last. Below is the entry that was submitted; the won that brought home first prize from the Mississippi Main Street Awards. Submitted by Main Street Greenwood, Inc. Want to live in luxury and style in an exciting and prestigious downtown district? Urban style live/work lofts, downtown luxuries and amenities, spacious floor-plans, unique contemporary features converging with historic architecture, and a community feel. Just steps away from some of the Delta’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment. Yes, we’re talking about Downtown Greenwood, Mississippi! Downtown Greenwood is well on its way to becoming a tourist attraction by virtue of the character of buildings, location, selections of unique businesses, and events held there, but now recently is enticing a new crowd who wants to stay and live downtown. Many of...