By Heather Lusk
Brick Street Market will celebrate its 30th anniversary May 16 with entertainment, a new party and a group yoga session.
In addition to 175 vendors who are a traditional part of the annual arts and crafts market, a community stage will feature musical groups from the middle and high schools, a demonstration from local retailer fivethirty home and a visit by Silly Safaris live animal show.
“We figured it’s our 30th anniversary; we should make it more fun,” Dusky Loebel, event organizer and local artist, said.
The community stage will be set up at the corner of Cedar and Main streets and will be the site of a new event – Brick Street After Dark – during which live bands will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. after the market closes Saturday. Tickets cost $10.
The annual Brick Street Market brings vendors from all over the U.S. with a concentration in the Midwest. This year more than four dozen vendors will be new to the event. For the first time beer and wine will be sold beginning at noon in a designated area.
“We would love to have everybody come out and have a wonderful time” Loebel said.
The Friday night before the market, the empty tents used for vendors on Saturday will become home to a temporary yoga studio.
Mats on Main Street will bring together six yoga teachers from three local studios: Blooming Life Yoga Studio, Simply Yoga and Peace Through Yoga.
“We saw that there was going to be the Brick Street Market celebration and one of the teachers suggested it,” said Denise Kerr, instructor at Blooming Life. “It kind of blossomed from there.”
The free event is open to all ages and abilities. Participants may bring their own mat or borrow or purchase one onsite. Those wishing to take part should gather near the corner of Main and Oak streets by 6 p.m.
After the hour of yoga the community is invited to Blooming Life Yoga Studio for a potluck dinner at 7:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. Carmel musician Michelle Qureshi will play new age meditative music during the yoga session and dinner
What: Brick Street Market
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16
Where: Main Street in Zionsville
Cost: Free
More info: Shuttle service will be available from the Town Hall parking lot.
