Sunday, June 5, 2011

The 29th Annual Taste of the Arts Fair - Sat. June 11th 9am-4pm (Various)

The 29th Annual Taste of the Arts Fair
Saturday, June 11th; 9 am-4pm
Sheehan Park, 1351 Linnerud Drive, Sun Prairie, WI

Featuring:

Wine & Cheese Tasting - For the price of $5, individuals will be able to sample three wines each from Botham Vineyard and Winery, Three Lakes Winery and Sutter Home Winery. Smith said because there was such great attendance at the wine and cheese tasting last year, some specialty beers from Wisconsin Distributors will be available for sampling this year as well.

Over 100 vendors with a variety of crafts, fine art, garden art, jewelry, specialty foods and more!

Entertainment Schedule - 11:00 am: Sun Prairie Community Band, 12:30 pm: Sun Prairie Area Chorus

Children's Activities - 9 am to 4 pm: Children's Inflatables in the playground area.

Click here for more information from the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce.

You can also follow Taste of the Arts on Facebook here.

Link to Article in the Star: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=129&ArticleID=7568

Family Atmosphere, Quality Food Start at Day One (Sun Prairie Star)

Family Atmosphere, Quality Food Start at Day One (Photo by Chris Mertes)

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=7597&TM=22401.55

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Motors & Music Event Set for June 3-4 (Sun Prairie Star)

Motors & Music Event Set for June 3-4

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestaronline.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=7515&SectionID=4&SubSectionID=129&S=1

Click here for more information on Motors and Music.

Blogger's Note: If you already missed yesterday like I did...get over to Angell Park today and check out nice wheels and good tunes.

Advance Auto Parts, New Dental Office on Planning Commission Agenda (Sun Prairie Star)

Advance Auto Parts, New Dental Office on Commission Agenda

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestaronline.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=7599

Blogger's Note: Redevelopment of a site on Main Street that desperately needs it, a new office building on the west side, a nice new multi-family building, and a new outdoor deck at El Patron too? Music to an Economic Development Director's ears!

Friday, June 3, 2011

Sun Prairie Native Tom Loftus Among Speakers at 2011 BIO Convention (Sun Prairie Star)

Loftus Among Speakers at June 27 Conference

Sun Prairie native Tom Loftus will participate in a discussion on Wisconsin’s emerging role in addressing global health issues at a Monday, June 27, luncheon in Washington, D.C.

The “Welcome to Washington” luncheon, to be held in the Rayburn House Office Building on Independence Avenue, precedes the official start of the 2011 BIO International Convention in Washington, D.C. The convention will be held June 27-30 at the Washington Convention Center, where a Wisconsin pavilion will welcome visitors to the world’s largest biotechnology show.

The Wisconsin Technology Council is organizing the luncheon, the Wisconsin pavilion and some related BIO International events. To become a pavilion or related event sponsor, or for more information on how to attend contact Jodi Hoeser, national conference director for the Wisconsin Technology Council, at 608-442-7557 ext. 26.

Loftus was ambassador to Norway from 1993 to 1997 and served as special advisor to the director of the World Health Organization from 1998 to 2005. He was a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Legislature representing Sun Prairie from 1977 to 1991, serving as speaker of the Assembly for eight years.

Loftus continues to work with a number of emerging companies in the United States and northern Europe, including Wisconsin-based CellCura. He is completing a term on the UW System Board of Regents.

Click here for more information on the Wisconsin Pavilion at 2011 BIO Convention.

Click here for more information on the Wisconsin Technology Council.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Former Herreman's/Baba's Restaurant for Sale or Lease (LoopNet.com)

Perfect Owner Operator Restaurant Opportunity! Seller Second Mortgage Considered. 15,950 square ft mixed use building located at a highly visible, easily accessible 1 acre site on the corner of "Main and Main" (Main St & Bristol St) w/over 25,000 car count daily. The parking lot features room for over 75 vehicles w/additional public parking across the street. Main level features a 14,000 square ft fully updated restaurant and the upper level features (2) completely renovated 2 bdrm apts.
  • $745,000
  • 16,000 SF
  • $46.56
  • Retail
  • Restaurant
  • Garden/Low-Rise
  • Vacant/Owner-User
  • 2.5%
  • 43,560 SF
Link to Full Listing: http://www.loopnet.com/lid/16933711

Questions can be directed to David Baehr, Realtor®,ABR, RRS, 1031 Exchange Specialist,:
Baehr Inc.
608-834-2613 Office
608-213-6686 Cell
608-834-2620 Fax
davidbaehr@charter.net