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Downtown Somerville Restaurant Experience
Downtown Somerville Restaurant Experience Welcome to Dine Downtown Somerville, where culinary delights await at every turn! Nestled in the heart of Central New Jersey, our vibrant downtown district pulses with the energy of a community passionate about food, culture, and connection. As the proud stewards of this gastronomic haven, the Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) invites you to embark on a culinary journey like no other. From cozy bistros serving up traditional Italian fare to trendy fusion restaurants blending flavors from around the globe, our dining scene is as diverse as it is delicious. But downtown Somerville is more than just a collection of restaurants – it's an experience. It's the joy of discovering your new favorite dish at a hidden gem tucked away on a side street. It's the laughter of friends sharing small plates and stories late into the evening. It's the satisfaction of supporting local businesses and savoring the flavors of our community. And what better way to experience it all than during one of our much-anticipated restaurant week events? Throughout the year, the Downtown Somerville Alliance orchestrates these culinary celebrations, where participating restaurants roll out special menus, prix-fixe offerings, and exclusive culinary experiences. It's the perfect opportunity
Earth Day Bike Drive
Earth Day Bike Drive at Pop's Bike Shop This Earth Day, consider recycling your gently-used adult bicycles to our BikeConnect program. Since 2021, RideWise and Pops Bike Shop have been providing used, refurbished bicycles to adults in need of transportation to work. To date, we’ve provided 76 people with bikes. This program is possible only through bike donations we receive from the community. One bicycle may seem small, but it opens doors to a whole new life for our clients. Our bicycle recipients don’t just receive a bike; they also receive a new future. Your donation will hugely impact and completely change the life of a member of our community. We’ll be holding a two-day bike drive to accept your bike donations! Drop off your bikes at Pops Bike Shop on Main Street in Somerville on Saturday, April 20 between 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm or Monday, April 22 between 11 am – 2 pm. On Saturday, you can also drop off your bike, at Somerville’s Green Fair on Division Street between 11 am – 2 pm to expand your Earth Day celebration!
Reduction Linocut with Dave DiMarchi
Reduction Linocut with Dave DiMarchi Wednesdays, May 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 6pm-8:30pm Members: $170, Non-Members: $185, Material Fee: $67 Discover the image-making, layering, and color possibilities of reduction linocut printmaking, while learning the tips and tricks of this challenging medium. Working with simple tools and techniques, as well as exploring the possibilities of color, artists will create an edition of three (or more)-color prints over three sessions. Some experience is suggested; beginners are welcome. About the Instructor: Dave DiMarchi is a queer, multi-disciplinary artist working in printmaking, papermaking, and sculptural book forms. Nurturing ideas into singular and editioned works, he engages in a relentless research and material practice. As a multi-disciplinary artist, he has exhibited works on paper, installations, and books in the US and internationally. In addition to teaching printmaking, papermaking, and book forms throughout the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania area, he maintains a small collaborative studio and art space in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Through his Autumn 2022 Arts Council of Princeton’s Anne Reeves Artist Residency, he developed a practice of collage-based multimedia and print works. He also serves as the Arts Council’s Judith K. Brodsky Printmaking Studios Manager and Master Printer. For nearly 15 years, he
