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“Aurora” mural will be welcome sign to downtown
Aurora will soon have a new, welcoming mural along West Galena Boulevard. Local artist and muralist Josh Schultz was given the green light by both Aurora’s City Council and Aurora Downtown’s board of directors to begin work on a mural
Call for Art: Sugar Skull City
Aurora Downtown will be turning downtown into Sugar Skull City from October 15 to November 15 to coincide with Day of the Dead events during First Fridays on November 6. Sugar Skull City will appeal to all ages and afford
Hunger Action Month raises awareness, offers ways to contribute at businesses in downtown Aurora
September is Hunger Action Month, also known as HAM. The month-long campaign brings awareness to hunger in the community and offers ways for community members to contribute to both Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry and Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry. Aurora Interfaith
First Fridays lineup on Sept 4 includes pay-what-you-can menu, virtual art shows
First Fridays is once again back in downtown on September 4 with art, music, and more at a dozen plus venues. The evening will provide a variety of experiences for all to participate including virtual and crowd-free options. Goldfinch Cafe
2020 Alley Art Fest map and schedule
This year, Alley Art Festival is going downtown-wide in downtown Aurora. Here’s what it will look like. (Bring a mask.*) Artists will be set up from noon to 5 p.m. at the following venues (RAIN or SHINE):Gallery 1904 at 1 E.
Aurora Downtown seeks nominations for at-large board seats
Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit of downtown business and property owners, announced its annual board election process has started for 2020. Nomination forms are due by August 24. The downtown organization oversees Special Service Area (SSA) #One with a 22-member board.
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