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The Arts Commission previously agreed to host a clambake at Springvale on October 2nd. The group discussed the pricing and the value of adding a golf component to the event to create greater value. Kim also asked Jeff, JoAnn and Laura to provide entertainment at the event, which would also serve to promote the Arts Showcase and Bicentennial Musical. Kim will talk with Springvale to understand how the golf component could work. NEW BU5INESS Summer in the City Family Concert Series (June 21, July 19, August 16 @ 6:OOPM): Laura said bands and food trucks are confirmed but needs some leads on dessert vendors. Kim will provide some contacts for dessert. Bill needs to iron out contract details with Brent Kirby. Supplemental activities have not yet been planned. David said the music should be the focus of the event. The group felt some activity or performance during the musicians' 20 minute break would draw more attendance and keep the event lively. Jeff will look into the Jumping Fleas for June, Kim will have a bike related activity in July to promote Bikecentennial, and Bill will contact the Eaglets or Jazzercise group for August. Movies in the Park (June 12; July 10, August 7@ dusk): Kim will follow up with Chick-fil-A to confirm they will be at the event. Lauren has designed a banner which will be installed at the gazebo in the park for the suinmer, listing all summer movies and concerts. Laura said the food trucks were very (very) emphatic about making a strong effort at promotions and wanted flyers to distribute at their other events. Lauren will design a flyer with the three concerts and food vendors listed. Bicentennial Boom - July 5, 2015 @ 7:OOPM Kim updated the group on happenings since the last meeting, including the mall backing away from the festival portion of the event and a committee of city staff and commission members coming together to pull it off. She reviewed a DJ has been secured, food trucks confirmed, and groups identified to sell pop and water. Additional'entertainment is in the works, such as face painters and balloon benders. The next committee meeting is 5/27 at 6PM at city hall. BiKEcentennial & Community Picnic - July 26, 2015 @ 10:30AM Kim said the committee has secured ThrillerBMX and St. Edward Trash Talkers for entertainment plus the Bike Village will contain a bike decorating station and groups and organizations related to biking. A SK ride will be part of the event. DDR is donating shirts and water bottles. There will be a#bikecenntennial Twitter effort with people posting pictures biking in and around North Olmsted. Jeff suggested the idea of biking the Interurban. At least one piece of bike specific merchandise will be produced. Other Event Undates Arts Showcase update: JoAnn said the event will be on October l Oth at Great Northern Mall. She met with the marketing director and determined the event location will be in the food court area outside of Dick's. She reviewed the confirmed musical groups and dance performances. Brian Johnson from The Voice will sing two songs. She is looking for an emcee for the event, perhaps