Pure Movement Pilates Studio announces changes


Press Release:

Pure Movement Pilates Studio, Fort Wayne’s premier downtown wellness and Pilates center, announced today several positive developments to position itself for future growth.

Pure Movement is pleased to announce that it has new ownership.  Tresa Grace Meussling has taken over the studio from Deborah Fischer, founder and owner since 2008.

“As Deb has decided to relocate, taking over the studio was an opportunity to make a dream into a reality that I just couldn’t let pass,” Meussling said of her decision to step in as proprietor.

While Fischer has stayed on for a few months to ease the transition for the studio, Meussling already has plans for expansion.

“I want this to be a true downtown wellness center, in which our students can find quality instruction in Pilates, Gyrotonic®, yoga, various message therapies, and eventually holistic nutrition in a relaxing, peaceful environment,” Meussling said of her vision.

Pilates mat group drop-in classes and yoga offerings have already been added to the schedule as well as Thai Yoga massage. 

“Our goal is to help every individual, young and old, every body type, athlete or not, increase their strength, flexibility and movement level, so that they can live life more fully,” Meussling added, “Pilates is a beautiful form of physical therapy, re-teaching and re-forming muscles in order to have a more balanced way of moving in day to day life.”

Meussling has been studying Pilates for ten years and teaching for four.  She started Pilates as a way to enhance her love of dancing, but realized how effective it was for other physical activities and injuries.

Pilates is a type of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates after struggling with a childhood of infirmary.  It incorporates the use of pulleys that are equipped to various machines and springs to use one’s own resistance to increase core strength and flexibility.  Gyrotonic® is a holistic approach to health and strength by utilizing a machine to stretch and strengthen muscles simultaneously.  Most classes are taken by appointment with private or semi-private instruction.  Class lists and scheduling can be obtained by calling 260.420.1000 or online at puremovementstudio.com.

Announcing the Dear Downtown Photography Contest

PROSPECTUS FOR “Dear Downtown” PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: 

Submission Deadline: Thursday, May 17th

Eligibility: All interested local photographers (professional and amateur). Submitted photos must be taken downtown between April 5th – May 17, 2012.

Contact:  260-417-8846

Website:  www.downtownfortwayne.com and www.archfw.org

Entry Procedure: photographs must be emailed to d.h.swartz@gmail.com.  The only accepted format is JPEG, and your entry should not exceed 1000x1600 dpi or 3 megabytes per electronic file. Please include the images as attachments.  All contact information should be included with your submission (name, address, email, phone). Rename your entry as your first and last name. 

Entrants may submit as many photos as they would like.

Agreement:  All photographs received by the Downtown Improvement District (DID) will become the property of the DID and ARCH, and may be reproduced and used for marketing purposes (web, print, etc.).

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PURPOSE:

The Downtown Improvement District is collaborating with ARCH to host a new contest for local photographers to capture the beauty of downtown Fort Wayne while interacting with the heritage of our community!

“Dear Downtown” is a unique way of seeing our city, and express our connection to it.  Local photographers are asked to recreate historic images of downtown by splicing or juxtaposing them with physical locations of today. For examples of this effect, please see the image below, or visit www.dearphotograph.com.

 The contest begins April 5, 2012, which is opening night for the TinCaps at Parkview Field.  We are also asking all of Fort Wayne and Allen County’s creative talents to join us over the next six weeks to photograph all of downtown’s rich cultural and architectural beauty, night life, and atmosphere through our history and memories, be it a wedding at the Embassy, Botanical, or Courthouse, childhood photos of you and your friends at Coney Island, or images of your Great Grandpa’s law office.

 As an incentive, the best images will be announced and curated into an exhibition and will include three cash prizes!

The winning photographs will be chosen by the Downtown Improvement District (DID) and ARCH staff.  Judging will take place after the entry deadline, and award winning photographers will be notified by Monday, May 21st, 2012. 

 

 *The Downtown Improvement District’s mission is to enhance the image of downtown Fort Wayne for the social and economic benefit of our community by: providing special events to promote the downtown area; providing enhanced beautification, cleaning and security to complement the downtown’s wide range of services; and working cooperatively with local government to augment municipal services.

 *ARCH is the historic preservation not-for-profit in Fort Wayne.  ARCH’s mission is to advocate for the protection and preservation of historically and culturally significant assets and historic places in Allen County and northeast Indiana.  ARCH is a funded Member of Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, and our Community Education program is made possible in part with the support of the Lincoln Financial Foundation.


UPDATE 4/16/2012 Photos must address structures within the DID boundaries, shown here:

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Last Saturdays: Experience Art. Discover Downtown

By Susan Mendenhall, Arts United

Last Saturdays It’s a simple concept, really: On every last Saturday of every month beginning January 28, 2012, artists and cultural organizations of all flavors will flock downtown to perform and exhibit their work.

The possibilities are limited only by Fort Wayne’s imagination.

Empty storefronts and businesses could be transformed into avant-garde exhibit and performance spaces. Street corners will come alive with buskers and street performers. Daytime might feature family-friendly opportunities to explore downtown historical sites and architectural treasures by sneaker, bike, bus or car. At night, downtown will be brightly lit, open for business, and ready for action.

Last Saturdays is a new program developed by the Fort Wayne Cultural District—a partnership between Arts United, Downtown Improvement District, City of Fort Wayne and Visit Fort Wayne. Anchored by Arts United’s arts campus, the Cultural District includes 15 historic sites, 6 museums, 6 theaters, 11 art galleries, 23 performing arts spaces, 4 libraries and archives, 8 arts education facilities, 18 public parks and gardens, and numerous restaurants, stores and local businesses.

By harnessing the momentum of multiple arts and cultural organizations, the Cultural District will bring increased visibility to the quality and diversity of arts and entertainment options that are uniquely available in downtown Fort Wayne.

So gather your friends and family the last Saturday of each month in 2012. You don’t need a ticket, map or itinerary. Just come downtown and take part in what’s going on outside your doorstep. And if the weather isn’t participating, come downtown anyway and explore arts and cultural activities indoors.

January 28, 2012 Last Saturdays Event Lineup 

On January 28, we’re celebrating Winterval in partnership with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation. The event lineup continues to grow and currently includes:  

Winterval (1-7 p.m.; check the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Winterval web page for specific times at each location)

  • Fort Wayne Parks and Rec Community Center: Winter Carnival and Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
  • Botanical Conservatory: $1 off regular admission
  • Science Central: Half-price admission
  • Arts United Plaza: Frozen Fort ice art exhibit
  • The Old Fort: 1752 French Occupation (Nouvelle Annee)
  • Headwaters Ice Rink: Figure skating exhibitions
  • Lawton Park: Fort Wayne Rugby vs. IPFW  

Arts United Campus

Want to Know More?
If you’re a Fort Wayne visitor or resident: The beauty of the Last Saturdays concept is that you don’t need to plan ahead. However, if you want to know more about the events, visit the Last Saturdays Facebook page or tune into Arts United’s and DID’s websites, newsletters and Facebook pages. As the event grows, expect to find more details in local newspapers and radio outlets.

If you’re an artist or cultural organization: Tell us about the exhibit/performance/concert idea that you want to share with Fort Wayne visitors and residents on a Last Saturday with our simple online form. Or, contact Dan Swartz, Cultural District Liaison, at d.h.swartz@gmail.com. Our job isn’t to jury your idea or event, just to help you with the details.

RFP: Graphic Design Services Contract 2012

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:  Graphic Design Services Contract 2012

 

Company: Downtown Improvement District (DID)

                  111 W. Wayne Street

                  Fort Wayne, IN 46802

 

Contract Description: We are in need of graphic design services for 2012. The graphic designer will work in partnership with the Marketing Director to coordinate a marketing plan for each project and production schedule. Services include design for event marketing, general DID promotion and materials for various additional programs offered by DID. Native files will be delivered to the DID (in InDesign) for each project and DID reserves the right to adapt designs as needed for advertising. The contractor will be paid on a per-project basis based on the deliverables described below.

PROJECTS AND DELIVERABLES

Event Marketing

The DID 2012 event season consists of seven large scale events. Graphic design will be needed for the marketing of each event. Suggested deliverables are listed below:

-          Ad

-          Large window sign (for side of parking garage)

-          Billboards (outdoor advertising)

-          Posters

-          Flyers

-          Day of event signage

-          Graphics and update for www.downtownfortwayne.com

-          banners

 

Materials will be determined to each specific event and will vary based on opportunities and our plan for promotion.  In addition to deliverables listed above, specific information about each event follows:

Ground Hog Open

Feb. 2 

-          limited marketing needed for this event

 

Lunch on the Square

June through August, 13 weeks   

-          Most design work is used throughout the entire season though occasionally we have special events at Lunch on the Square with extra promotion.

BuskerFest

June 30 

-          this event has a logo

 

 

 

International Blast

Sept. 28

Downtown Fright Night

October 20

-          This event has a logo and is a large collaborative project with at least 14 partners whose event information we gather and promote

-          Graphics and update downtownfrightnight.com

HolidayFest

November 20

-          This event has a logo and is a large collaborative project with many partners whose event information we gather and promote

-          Direct mail piece (½ HolidayFest, ½ Holy Trolley)

-          School flyers (½ HolidayFest, ½ Holy Trolley)

-          Cover, map and promotional page in the 24-28 page newspaper tabloid

-          Graphics and update downtownholidayfest.com

 

Holly Trolley Shopping

November 22

-          map and shopping guide

-          Graphics and update downtownholidayfest.com

DID General Promotion

Graphic design will be needed for 5-10 ads a year that the DID places for general downtown promotion in various publications and community event Playbills, brochures, etc.

Additional DID Programs

The DID also coordinates marketing for a few additional programs that come up throughout the year.  These may include but are not limited to:

-          The Dine & Ride Program: Current marketing materials may be needed for the 2012-2013 season and include posters, flyers, comment cards and van signage.

-          Annual Sponsorship Brochure: printed piece showcasing DID events to solicit sponsorship in early October.

-          City Kiosks: 12 kiosks placed throughout downtown have maps on one side and interchangeable information on the other. The information side needs to be updated and printed quarterly.

RESPONSE REQUESTED

Please send us your resume, portfolio samples and a proposal detailing your estimated payment requirements. Please also include what your hourly wage would be for additional projects, should they be required.

Tena Woenker

Downtown Improvement District

111 W. Wayne Street

Fort Wayne, IN 46802

or email Tena@downtownfortwayne.com

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:  Friday, Dec. 30, 2011