Publication Date: 07-25-2016
For Immediate Release
CONTACT: Jeanne Hilt
Director of Marketing
Louisville Downtown Partnership
(502) 614-4122 (Office)
Pokémon Opera at the August 5th Republic Bank First Friday Hop
When :
The Republic Bank First Friday Hop, Friday August 5th from 5 PM until 11pm
Where:
In NuLu 600-900 Main and Market Street
On South 4th Street from The Kentucky International Convention Center to the Mercury Ballroom
On Museum Row from the Kentucky Center to the Frazier History Museum
Download a map here: http://www.firstfridayhop.com/#!map/c1n6p
What:
Pokémon and Opera at the Republic Bank First Friday HOP
Description:
This Republic Bank First Friday Hop will be filled with hunting down legendary music and legendary Pokémon. First, pick up a passport from a NuLu business and use it to find Kentucky Opera performers singing the best opera and musical theatre tunes from the last 65 years all over NuLu. As you wander, keep your Pokémon Go app open and visit over 50 Pokéstops activated with lure modules. Member locations will be sharing tips on where and how to power up and find rare Pokémon. There will be street art, vendors, BBQ to benefit the parks, Flea Off, haunted tours, food trucks, music, and more – so bring your appetite and your walking shoes! For those who prefer to escape the heat, there will be free Pokémon Safaris on the air-conditioned Zerobus. Meet up with other Pokemon Go players and catch the bus every hour in front of Zephyr Gallery.
Photos available for use with this Press release:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzSX5aZg7N7EUWpoZktfSU56Wk0
Press Release Page:
Events on the hop with links to more information:
1. NuLu Hits the High Notes with the 65th season of the Kentucky Opera Passport Party.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1228898470461880/
2. Pokémon Go Lure-a-Thon in Downtown Louisville.
https://www.facebook.com/events/843463652456306/
3. Feast BBQ & Akasha Brewing Company present Music, BBQ & Brew at “The Barbecue & Hops to Benefit The Olmsted Parks Conservancy” outdoor event in the parking lot.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1763171797271965/
4. The Flea Off Market: August 5-7 2016
https://www.facebook.com/events/1684677505135470/
5. First Friday @ The MAC! Half-price admission for adults; 18 and under are free! Cash bar, food trucks, music, dance, demos, and family-friendly “Global Game Changers Kids’ Space” at the Muhammed Ali Center And Museum.
https://www.facebook.com/events/256479858049005/ (Event repeats through September)
6. NuLu History and Haunts Ghost Walk on East Market.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1564405133862414/
7. Eli Young Band at 4th Street Live!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1723962821193464/
8. 7th Annual Feline Frenzy Benefit hosted by the Third Street Dive
https://www.facebook.com/events/1744687782446049/
9. First Friday with Tim Faulkner Gallery
https://www.facebook.com/events/893387900769762/
10. Louisville BIG Wish Gala at the Seelbach Hilton Louisville.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1762627664021013/
11. Happy Hour @ Over The 9, First Fridays at Goodwood Brewing, Steel City Pops at Paul Paletti Gallery (where they will be celebrating a 15th Anniversary), FoodCraft and Stag + Doe join the us with their “1st” First Friday Hop, and Pokemon Go takes over Nulu, South 4th Street and Museum Row!
https://www.facebook.com/events/275635012813447/
Specials on the HOP:
Down One Bourbon Bar & Restaurant will offer $2 off of Bourbon flights from 4pm – 7pm on Fri 8/5/16.
Al J’s at the Conservatory will offer a signature drink special called the “Kentucky Monkey,” a delicious blend of Maker’s Mark, Crème de Banana, Bailey’s Irish Cream and a splash of half & half sprinkled with cinnamon. – $10
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Individual event listings:
Pokémon Go Lure-a-Thon in Downtown Louisville!
(https://www.facebook.com/events/843463652456306/)
When :
At the Republic Bank First Friday Hop, Fri August 5th from 5 PM until 11pm
Where:
In NuLu 600-900 Main and Market Street
On South 4th Street from The Kentucky International Convention Center to the Mercury Ballroom
On Museum Row from the Kentucky Center to the Frasier History Museum
Download a map here: http://www.firstfridayhop.com/#!map/c1n6p
What:
Pokémon Go Lure-a-Thon in Downtown Louisville! Over 50 Poke stops will be activated with lure modules in front of participating Republic Bank First Friday Hop Member locations! Find our participating member locations on our Facebook page event, the August 5th – First Friday HOP (https://www.facebook.com/events/216779385381776/).
Did you know that when there are over 200 Pokémon players in one place legendary Pokémon will often appear? We already have well over 1,400 signed up for this event so keep your eye out for some rare Pokémon!
Share our event, tag @FirstFridayHop in your photos on Facebook, or sign up on our website firstfridayhop.com for a chance to win a plush Pokémon!
Check back to the Facebook event page everyday for:
New Pokémon catching tip
When and where to catch the Safari bus groups
Secret Poké spots to find around Downtown Louisville.
Hop on the Zero Bus and hit every Pokéstop on 4th Street, Market, & Main. The Zerobus is fare free, air conditioned and even has WIFI! Perfect for a Pokémon Safari! For more information about Zerobus – Transit Authority of River City (TARC) (https://www.facebook.com/ridetarc/)
Cost:
This event is free and open to the public. All ages welcome!
Want to add your business to the event? Just email Jharrington@louisvilledowntown.org to find out how to have a Pokestop Lure placed in front of your business and promoted at the event. Make sure to also share the event link and tag @firstfridayhop so people can find your stop!
IMAGES:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzSX5aZg7N7ENGxjVXV1VEs5NWhoQWZhZEo3aDl1elI5TkVj/view?usp=sharing
Republic Bank First Friday Hop
https://www.facebook.com/events/216779385381776/
When :
At the Republic Bank First Friday Hop, Fri August 5th from 5 PM until 11pm
Where:
In NuLu 600-900 Main and Market Street
On South 4th Street from The Kentucky International Convention Center to the Mercury Ballroom
On Museum Row from the Kentucky Center to the Frasier History Museum
Download a map here: http://www.firstfridayhop.com/#!map/c1n6p
The Republic Bank First Friday HOP is August 5th!
What:
The Republic Bank First Friday HOP is August 5th!
Events announced so far with more to come!
NuLu Hits the High Notes with the 65th season of the Kentucky Opera Passport Party.
Feast BBQ & Akasha Brewing Company Music, BBQ & Brew in the parking lot to benefit Olmsted Parks Conservancy.
First Friday @ The MAC! Half-price admission for adults, 18 and under are free! Cash bar, food trucks, music, dance, demos and family-friendly Global Game Changers Kids’ Space at the Muhammed Ali Center And Museum.
Eli Young Band at 4th Street Live! and the 7th Annual Feline Frenzy Benefit hosted by the Third Street Dive
First Friday with Tim Faulkner Gallery & Louisville BIG Wish Gala at the Seelbach Hilton Louisville
Happy Hour @ Over The 9, First Fridays at Goodwood Brewing & Steel City Pops at Paul Paletti Gallery where they will be celebrating a 15th Anniversary!
FoodCraft and Stag + Doe join the First Friday Hop!
Pokémon Go Lure-a-Thon in Downtown Louisville and Pokemon Safari on the Zerobus!
Specials on the HOP:
Down One Bourbon Bar & Restaurant will offer $2 off of Bourbon flights from 4pm – 7pm on Fri 8/5/16.
Al J’s at the Conservatory will offer a signature drink special called the “Kentucky Monkey,” a delicious blend of Maker’s Mark, Crème de Banana, Bailey’s Irish Cream and a splash of half & half sprinkled with cinnamon. $10
IMAGES:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzSX5aZg7N7ENGxjVXV1VEs5NWhoQWZhZEo3aDl1elI5TkVj/view?usp=sharing