Lunch on the Square

Published on June 8, 2009 - 11:29 am

by Justin Stalter

Every Wednesday in July from 11:30a - 1p, the courtyard at One Summit Square will be tranformed with free live music so that people can take a break from their day and enjoy the summer sunshine and downtown's beautiful outdoor spaces. Bring your lunch and join us for an "out of office" experience!

Performance Schedule

July 1st: Good Night Gracie
Style: Rock/Pop Jam Band

July 8th: Keith Flye
Style: Eclectic Soul

July 15th: TRIAAC Jenbe Ensemble
Style: Traditional African

July 22nd: Eric Clancy Trio
Style: Jazz

July 29th: Ty Causey
Style: R&B

Health & Wellness Corner Helps You Relax & Unwind!

Along with great music, attendees can also relax and unwind with our "Health & Wellness Corner" featuring free chair massages by Vital Living Therapeutic Massage , Gyrokinesis demonstrations by Pure Movement and special activities each week by St. Joseph Hospital!

July 1: St. Joseph Hospital Emergency Department & Nursing Leadership Group offering Blood Pressure screenings

July 8: St. Joseph Behavioral Health and St. Joseph Diabetes Education offering Blood Glucose Levels screening

July 15: St. Joseph Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and NIRI Outpatient Therapy offering Flexibility/Grip Strength screening

July 22: St. Joseph Sleep Disorder Center

July 29: St. Joseph Hospital Radiology/Imaging offering Bone Density Heel Scans

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The DID is also working with downtown restaurants, asking them to offer boxed lunches for viewers to grab on the go from their office.

Get Your Boxed Lunch Here:

816 Pint N Slice: Grab a slice and go! This pizzeria is only a half block from One Summit Square. *Located at 816 S. Calhoun Street.

L'Asiatique: Offering a Club Wrap, house made potato chips, and chocolate chip cookie for only $6, this french/asian fusion eatery may be the stop for the "Office Foodie". Orders can be made either over the phone or at the bar. Call 260-420-7275. *Located at the corner of Barr and Main Street.

Loaf N' Ladle: This classic downtown lunch spot always offers boxed lunches! Just call them ahead or walk in, and choose from full or half orders of their sandwich, side dish, and cookie. $7-9 price range. Call 260-422-5610. *Located 817 S. Calhoun Street.

JK O'Donnell's: If pub food is more your style, with 4 boxed lunch options ranging from $7-10, this is the place to choose! Phone in by 2pm the day before. 260-420-5563. *Located at 121 W. Wayne Street.

Double Dragon: This downtown staple provides delicious Chinese food to go! Choose from their many options. $5-7. *Located at 117 West Wayne Street.

Higher Grounds: Across the street from One Summit Square, choose from their wide variety of drinks, and pre-made sandwiches! Higher Grounds will also have a table on One Summit Square.

Summit Club: For members only of this fine dining establishment. The Summit Club is offering a variety of sandwiches, salads, and beverages to choose from. Call for an order form: 424-5372. $7-9.00. Or download the order form and fax to 424-5374.

For more dining and carry out options, visit our Restaurant Guide.

In addition to these amazing restaurants providing boxed lunches, there will also be a few vendors in One Summit Square's Courtyard itself.

Vendors AT the event:

Dawgz Dogs: Offering hot dogs on the street, like a city should!

Creamland Vending: For all those sweet tooths out there that want to end with a dessert, or just want an ice cream lunch!

Fort Wayne Fruitloop: Providing healthy and replenishing fresh fruits for visitors and passersby.

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Sponsored by COMCAST,  Aptera, Indiana Michigan Power, St. Joseph Hospital, Raymond James & Associates, Business Weekly and WMEE

MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY A NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT FROM ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE.

Contact Courtney at the DID for more info.