July 8, 2023
Greetings from New Ro Downtown!
Our New Rochelle Farmers Market is Back in Downtown
Join us tomorrow from 9 am to 2 pm—and every Sunday until October 29 – at the new New Rochelle Farmers Market now located in Downtown’s Anderson Plaza.
The farmer’s market was moved from Ruby Dee Park where it was for a dozen years to the newly renovated space just across from New Roc City. A second market, the Down to Earth Market in New Rochelle located at the Paine Cottage on upper North Ave, continues to operate on Fridays.
On Sundays while our New Rochelle Farmers Market is in place, the City DPW and NRPD will close Anderson Street to cars to allow for strolling, perusing the farm fresh foods, discovering handmade items, and having a safe, pleasant experience. It is easy access and there are plenty of parking options. You can even enjoy coffee, breakfast, and lunch in the many businesses right there.
Some of the Vendors coming this week include (alphabetically):
- Eltee’s Goods—A new vendor with wonderful baked goods. Come welcome them!
- Joey’s Market—Amazing breads, fresh cheeses, steaks, seafood – a very popular stall!
- RH Soapery—Creative items for gifts and self-treats. They’re terrific!
- R&R Produce—Our long-term family Farmer is back with beautiful produce from their family to you and yours
- Sustainable Westchester—This terrific non-profit will be sure to have great and timely info that makes this world a better place.
Our Walkable Downtown Has More Fun Ready for You
There’s always plenty to do in New Rochelle Downtown.
Ready for more things to do this week? Here are some of the great options:
- This Saturday evening’s Summer Sizzle Concert in Ruby Dee Park begins at 5 pm tonight. Next weekend, on July 15, a French-inspired Bastille Day Celebration will begin early afternoon with a Jazz concert along with the innovative Mobile City Hall. There will be vendors, food and some memorable fun on Lawton St.
- Monday, July 10, at New Roc City begins a new free late afternoon weekly program for children in the New Roc City Courtyard on Le Count Place.
- Tuesday, July 11, begins the free NRPL’s Annual International Dance Festival featuring the wonderful Bokandeye Dance Company performance at the Libray’s Ossie Davis Theater.
- This Tuesday is also your chance to participate in the City’s Climate Survey or on Thursday July 13 attend a virtual session.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays feature a special “Commute a-Ti” event at the New Rochelle Downtown Train Station where you will be greeted with coffee, gifts, flowers and more.
- Next Friday, be sure to get your lawn chair ready for the upcoming weekly Summer Sounds concert at 7 pm at New Ro Parc on the corner of North Ave and Main St. Next up is the talented Loungezotica trio playing retro TV and memory lane tunes in a most fun way.
All of what’s happening Downtown makes a Staycation a great idea and your vacation re-entry that much easier.
You don’t have to worry about cooking. Our restaurants will do it for you. That’s because we are featuring easy-to-order Summer Concert Take Out Meals in 30+ of our Downtown Dining Spots. Just grab lunch or dinner for you and your family before any of these summer events. Click here for the Specials.
Along with nice food, our Downtown restaurants are doing innovative programs this month, too. You can register for elegant tastings at Townhouse, stay for the innovative music at Alvin & Friends and 18th Ward Brewing, enjoy the popular Brunches at Krave and Olibar.
Summer in New Rochelle Downtown is always amazing. Come see for yourself!
Karel
Karel Littman,
Executive Director
New Rochelle Business Improvement District (NRBID)
newrochelledowntownbid@gmail.com
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