Jim Alfredson Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 What is collectively known as Old Town here in Lansing is one of three finalists to win $50,000 from IKEA as part of their campaign to help downtowns. The winner is chosen by how many votes it receives. Each town had to submit a short video about what they're doing to re-vitalize the area. Old Town is basically the artistic center of Lansing, with art galleries, many festivals including the Old Town Lansing Jazz Festival (which my jazz trio organissimo just played a few weeks ago), and boutique shops. It also had one of the best live performance venues for eclectic music and art, The Creole Gallery, until it's founder and owner, Robert Busby, a dear friend of ours (and many others) was senselessly murdered this past February. It was one of organissimo's favorite places to play and has just re-opened under the control of Robert's daughter, Ena, though no live music has been scheduled. Lansing has been hit very hard by the auto industry's troubles. Obviously I'd like to see Old Town win this award to further continue it's revitalization and help Lansing as a whole. It has become abundantly clear in the last few decades that downtowns are vital to the survival of any decent city. So I'm asking for y'all to vote for my hometown in IKEA's contest. All you have to do is: • Go to http://www.ikea.com/business/mainstreet • Click the Old Town, Lansing video • Click the "vote for this" blue button • Under non-members, join the contest, click "register now" • Enter your email address & register • You will receive an e-mail from IKEA to confirm your address • Click the link & submit your vote • You can vote once per e-mail address & tell all your friends! Thank you for your support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Done. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Old Town has my vote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Done! Behatzlacha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoGrubb Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 ....So I'm asking for y'all to vote for organissimo's hometown in IKEA's contest. All you have to do is go to http://www.ikea.com/business/mainstreet, watch the video, click on the "vote for this" button, and under "non-members" click register now. Thank you. You're welcome. How many "points" do I get toward avatar display for voting? -_- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoGrubb Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 (edited) 1000 Great! Beings I only have about 8500 to go I can start singing: "85 hundred posts on the board, 85 hundred posts, put one up, it's read all around, 85 hundred and one post on the board." Everybody join in. Edited August 16, 2007 by MoGrubb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 I should mention that the contest ends Wednesday, August 22nd. Thanks everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Woot! We're in first place right now. Please tell your friends and family and let's keep Old Town on the top of the list! Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Can furriners vote? MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Can furriners vote? MG I did, and I'm one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stereojack Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Done! Hope you make it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Can furriners vote? MG I did, and I'm one Good! I've registered. Waiting for e-mail and link. In the meantime, I'd like to say that Lansing's downtown looks remarkably healthy! Downtown Tonyrefail Voted now! MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Put my two-peneth in for the Old Town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Box duly stuffed Nice to see you are in the lead - the power of the Big O!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Looks like a nice place. Vote done, but I'd like a street named after me. That's how it works in NY, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 The voting ends tomorrow at 11:59:59 Eastern Standard Time. If you haven't voted, please consider doing so. A sincere thanks to everybody that has helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) Did my part! Noticed that East Lansing is currently ahead Edited August 21, 2007 by brownie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Shit, it's close and I see someone just made a last minute entry. What the hell is Pineville Lousiana thinking? Like they have a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Looks like Old Town has won, and by an impressive margin late in the game. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Now they should take the 50 grand and just have big ass keg party with organissimo providing the entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 A big thank you to everyone who helped and voted! I am very proud of my hometown winning this contest and I really think it will help further promote Old Town. As corny as it sounds, I honestly have some tears in my eyes right now thinking how proud and happy our good friend Robert Busby would be right now with the support. Thank you again, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 (edited) This means Checkpoint Chickie is active once again! Good for you guys, Jim. A healthy downtown is the best thing. Edited August 23, 2007 by catesta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted September 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Well, we finally got true confirmation that Old Town did indeed win the contest! Awesome! Thanks again everyone for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Congratulations! Next time we're in Michigan, we'll have to go there to check this place out. It sounds very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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