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Remembering Robert
This article was posted on Wed, Feb 27 2008 | Permalink
One year has passed since we lost Robert. I’m sure that each of you still have those moments when you think you seen him on walking down the street, stepping out of his truck or peeking in a store. It is still hard to imagine him being gone. Yet, every day, we must deal with the reality that we won’t see his smiling face. He is, however, here in every other way imaginable.
Robert’s dream was to transform our area from “North Lansing” to “Old Town.” He imagined an area full of artwork, festivals, rehabilitated buildings and a supportive community. He dedicated his life to this dream, purchasing and rehabilitating buildings that house businesses like October Moon, Portable Feast & Friends and the iconic Creole Gallery. He helped to create the organizations dedicated to revitalizing Old Town, sat on the planning committees for Old Town festivals, helped to foster a creative community for artists and more.
However, I think that the most important thing that Robert did for Old Town is to create a family. There is not a business in the heart of Old Town that Robert did not play a role in. Whether it be from encouraging the business owner to take a leap of faith and open a new business, or to offering a kind word when things were tough or to lending that random piece of hardware or tool that only Robert seemed to have. Robert helped to link each of us together, truly forming the Old Town family. I think that it is safe to say that Robert’s dream is becoming Old Town’s reality.
Though each of us honor Robert in our own personal way, I believe that Old Town’s residents, businesses, employees, property owners and patrons honor him on a regular basis by continuing to make Old Town a great place. It is the simple acts: planting flowers, volunteering at events, saying hello to people you pass on the street, offering a kind word and lending a hand, that mean the most. Every act of kindness is a tribute to Robert.
At the one year anniversary of the loss of Robert, I invite you to celebrate his life and dedication to Old Town. Please join us in the dedication of the Grand River Bridge, which will be renamed the Robert P. Busby Memorial Bridge, this Sunday, March 2 at 10:30a.m.
2008 Old Town Calendar
This article was posted on Fri, Feb 22 2008 | Permalink
2008 Old Town Calendar of Events
Monthy:
Wake up Old Town!: First Fridays at 9a.m.
2nd Tuesday – Shmooze on Tues: 5:30p.m.
First Sunday Gallery Walks: 1p.m. to 5p.m.
Old Town Farmers Market: First Sundays – 12p.m. to 5p.m. & Third Fridays – 12p.m. to 6p.m. May-October
2 – Robert P. Busby Bridge Dedication: 10:30a.m.
April:
6 – Taste and Tour of Old Town: 12p.m. to 3p.m.
19 – Document Destruction Day at Friedland
26 – Spring Clean Up: 10a.m. to 2p.m.
17 – Plant Exchange: 9a.m. to 11a.m.
17 – Spring Planting: 11a.m. to 3p.m.
31 –Be a Tourist in Your Own Town/Old Town Art Market
7 – Colors of Salsa Festival
20 – Volunteer Party: 5:30p.m. to 8p.m.
20 – Festival of the Moon: 5:30p.m. to 10p.m.
21 – Festival of the Sun: 2p.m. to 10p.m.
1 & 2 – Lansing Jazzfest
September:19 & 20 – Old Town Bluesfest
October:
1 – Volunteer Party 5:30p.m. to 8p.m.
3 – Old Town Oktoberfest: 5:30p.m. to 10p.m.
4 – Old Town Oktoberfest: 2p.m. to 10p.m.
24 – Compassionate Feast
December:6 – Old Town Dickens Village
Rendezvous on the Grand-Now Open for Lunch
This article was posted on Mon, Feb 04 2008 | Permalink
One of your favorite night-time spots in Old Town is now open for lunch!
The Rendezvous on the Grand will be open at 11a.m. Monday-Friday beginning on February 4. It will be expanding its already-delicious menu to include lunch items, such as soups and more salad options. The Rendezvous will also open earlier on Saturday & Sunday, opening at 1p.m, for those looking to catch a late lunch or start their evening early.
The Rendezvous on the Grand, located at 226 E. Grand River in the heart of Old Town, has the perfect atmosphere for a lunch break from work or a great evening of entertainment and camaraderie. Many evenings they feature live-local music. For more information on the Rendezvous call 517-853-0300 or check out their website http://www.myspace.com/rendezvouslansing.
2nd Tuesdays in Old Town: Shmooze on Tues.
This article was posted on Fri, Feb 01 2008 | Permalink
Beginning in February, 2nd Tuesdays in Old Town will be something you don’t want to miss. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month, visit Old Town for great bar and restaurant specials, beginning at 5:30p.m. Meet friends for dinner and drinks, network, and enjoy what might otherwise be a boring Tuesday night.
The Rendezvous on the Grand, Spiral Video Dance Bar, Esquire Club, Grand Café/Sir Pizza, Pablo’s Panaderia, Mama Bears Café, Vernadine’s Soul Food and the Unicorn Tavern will have specials all evening.
If you’ve never checked out Old Town’s bars and restaurants, this is the time to try them out. You can even do a little shopping as most Old Town retailers, including this month’s sponsor, Grace, are open until at least 7p.m.
Join us February 12 for the first 2nd Tuesdays in Old Town. Shmooze on Tues. and beat the mid-week blahs with the perfect mix of food, drinks and friends in Old Town.
You’re Invited! Join us for the OTCA’s Annual Meeting
This article was posted on Fri, Feb 01 2008 | Permalink
The Old Town Commercial Association will be hosting its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, February 20 from 6:30-8:30p.m. at Perspective2, located at 319 E. Grand River in Old Town. Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres during the open-house style meeting, with a brief presentation at 7p.m.
Come to meet fellow OTCA members, learn about becoming a member if you are not already, vote for candidates to fill the three open Board of Directors positions, vote on OTCA bylaw changes and help us recognize some of the exceptional volunteers of 2007.
Also, there will be a limited number of OTCA annual reports available at the meeting. As part of the OTCA’s effort to be more environmentally friendly in 2008, we encourage you to download a copy of the annual report on our website, http://www.iloveoldtown.org, under Member Info, Forms & Applications, available February 20.
For more information call the OTCA office at 517.485.4283.
Board Recommended Slate of Candidates
for open positions on OTCA’s Board of Directors
Brandon Sanders
Lauren Ciesa
Lynne Brown
*Each paid OTCA member gets one
vote for each open position