10-10-08 NNN 6th Annual Arts Café

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Press Release October 10, 2008 For more information contact Karen Ainsley, Executive Director, Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc., 232-9182 or visit www.nearnorthwest.org NNN 6 Annual Arts Café th SOUTH BEND - The Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. (NNN) invites you to the 6 th Annual Arts Café on Sunday, November 2 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. nd There will be six houses open to the community, showcasing the distinctive character of area homes and providing a unique backdrop for local artists, musicians, and culinary specialists to share their diverse talents. The walking tour will revisit Cottage Grove Avenue, between Lindsey Street and Lincoln Way West, highlighting NNN’s continued progress. This year’s event holds a couple of firsts: a house move and a Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County built home. The quaint house located at 604 Cottage Grove previously sat on the small lot, within a few feet of the alley at 612 Cottage Grove. The NNN is excited to have been able to preserve this home by moving it to a location where it has a street presence and some elbow room. The NNN was also able to partner with Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County in order to introduce the first two-story Habitat for Humanity home in St. Joseph County! Both of these homes will be open for the event. Not only does Arts Café provide a chance to see the hidden beauty of these older homes, but it gives participants the opportunity to celebrate local talent. The homes and tents that line the walk will be adorned with area artists’ work featuring everything from watercolor, pottery, photography, and jewelry, in addition to culinary delights --- all of which will be available for sale. Local musicians will add to the atmosphere, providing music throughout the route for your pleasure; don’t forget to take a break at one of the main stages, located under the tents located on both ends of Cottage Grove, to enjoy the