Be a Main Street Angel!

Please consider making a donation to the Old Takoma Business Association, which runs the Main Street Takoma program.

Our mission is bringing together businesses, residents and community organizations dedicated to developing a vibrant market center, from the Takoma Junction, Maryland, to the Takoma Theatre, DC, to enhance our unique and historic town setting.

Your donation will go toward promoting local, independently-owned businesses, sponsoring concerts and other events, buying flowers for the Old Takoma area, recruiting and retaining businesses, and much more.

 

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Support Local, Independent Business

Locally-owned, independent businesses are an essential part of the fabric of a community. They help to underscore the identity of a place, provide opportunities for people to work and create, contribute to local activities and fund-raisers, and support other local businesses.

Old Takoma Art Hop -- Now Accepting Applications

The Old Takoma Area will be transformed by the installation of Visual Arts throughout many of the shops in the Old Takoma Business District during ART HOP on March 20th & 21st! If you are interested in participating as an artist or performer,or you want to host an Open House at your studio space which is within a short walk of the Takoma Junction, Old Town or Takoma DC, download your application here, due by Thusrday, February 11th.

Old Takoma Market Analysis Report and Strategic Next Steps

Check out the OTBA Retail Market Analysis Report done in 2009. The Economic Restructuring Committee is planning strategic next steps to implement recommendations from the report.

Main Street Takoma ~ Calendar


Monday, February 8th, 2010 ~ Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 FROM 5:00PM TO 7:00PM

Operation Valentine @ Park Florist

Happy Hour for Men Only.This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday, giving you precious little time to coordinate your Love Offensive. Park Florist is here to help! Come visit us at the beginning of Valentine Week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, February 8 to 10th, for a Men Only Happy Hour (with Beerverages).

Thursday, February 11th, 2010 FROM 5:00PM TO 5:01PM

Old Takoma Art Hop -- Artist Application Deadline

Calling all Visual and Performing Artists: On March 20th and 21st, 2010, the Old Takoma business district will transform into a lively arts district and you have the opportunity to be a part of this much anticipated event.

Saturday, February 13th, 2010 FROM 11:00AM TO 3:00PM

Kittner Open Studio for Art and Chocolate Lovers!

Who could ask for a more deadlier or delightful combination! Put a little love and art in your life by visiting our studio before Old Takoma's chocolate and wine tasting event with tasty chocolates by Eric Battles from Sweet Teeth of Charleston. 7056 Carroll Avenue, 2nd Floor, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912. Call 301-891-1060 for directions.

Saturday, February 13th, 2010 FROM 3:00PM TO 5:00PM

CHOCOLAT ~ A Wine & Chocolate Pairing Event

Rescheduled from 2/6 due to snow - please join us on the 13th! Want to plan the perfect combination of wine and sweets for Valentine's Day? Then this is the event for you! The Culture Shop & Cedar Crossings Tavern are hosting a pairing event Saturday, February 6th from 3 - 5pm. Chocolates provided from local stores and chocolatiers. Vineyards to be announced.........RSVP's appreciated ~ promotions@mainstreettakoma.org. Suggested donation is $15, to pay by credit card click on the Donate Now button! (In designated project write'Chocolat Event')

Sunday, February 14th, 2010 FROM 10:00AM TO 2:00PM

Takoma Park Farmers Market

The Takoma Park Farmers Market is open all winter on Laurel Avenue, so come on over for great farm goods!