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“Fifth and Clark Fridays” concert series is BACK for fall 2024!

The Sept. 13 event features two extremely talented groups. Ella and Alex are an acoustic duo featuring Ella Voloshen and Alex Flesher. Ella has performed with local acts Eleven Moons and The Mourning Belles. Alex is also a member of the bluegrass/folk quartet Flash in a Pan. Ben Schrag and The Cautionaries are sweet, sad, and just a little rambunctious. This group is a four-piece acoustic band from Ames. Schrag’s songwriting has received national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Other band members are Cal Rebhuhn, Jim McNamara, and Sara Goplin.

Hello from Ames Pride! We’re getting ready to be back on 5th and Douglas for our annual day of workshops, vendors, and stage entertainment coming Saturday, September 14. We hope you’ll mark your calendars and join us for a fantastic time together! Look forward to another email from us closer to showtime with Pridefest’s packed schedule.

Now’s your chance to take part as a sponsor or vendor! We’re still accepting applications for sponsors and vendors at Pridefest. This is a great opportunity to get your nonprofit, business, or other organization in front of 1500+ expected attendees, or even make a gift on behalf of a loved one to help sustain the work of Ames Pride.

We love our stage show. Are you ready to perform? Pridefest is accepting applications for musicians, bands, entertainers, and drag performers until Friday, July 12 so we have plenty of time to plan our lineup.

Check out amespride.org/pridefest for more information and to apply for any of these roles. Questions? Hoping to contribute in another way? Reply to this email and we’ll get you to the right Pridefest planning coordinator!

Overflow will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a special festival on Saturday, September 14 from 11 AM to 3 PM.  Food, fun, prizes for all!  Join us!

Every week, entrepreneurs and small businesses present ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community gives you the opportunity to refine your elevator pitch to a diverse audience, access training programs, and engage with a network for support.

Date: Wednesday, September 18

Time: 7:30-9:00am

Speaker: Carrie Johnson with LifeServe Blood Center

Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes

Thank You Sponsors!

Join us for the Story and Boone County Veterans Network! This social event is a space for Veterans and their families to talk with local employers and connect with other Veterans. Food will be provided by our sponsor Burke!

Bring a game to share or join in a game 🙂

Free!

The popular “Fifth and Clark Fridays” concert series is BACK for 2024/2025!

The second concert of the series features recent Iowa transplants Hey, King!

When you first hear indie rock act Hey, King! it immediately becomes clear that each musical moment is rendered with precision, care, and a whole lot of heart. These are powerful, humanity-affirming songs from songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Natalie London and her partner, vocalist, and percussionist Taylor Plecity. A formidable and boisterous live force that often results in an eight-piece orchestral band, they’ve previously toured extensively with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals.

All Fifth and Clark Fridays concerts now have beer, wine, soft drinks, and concessions for sale during the events. Admission for these events is $5, and students can get 2-for-1 admission by showing their student IDs at the door!

Every week, entrepreneurs and small businesses present ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community gives you the opportunity to refine your elevator pitch to a diverse audience, access training programs, and engage with a network for support.

Date: Wednesday, September 25

Time: 7:30-9:00am

Speaker: Brody Eischeid & Aleah Lentsch with Aerotek

Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes

Thank You Sponsors!