SOCO Creative District Committee Meeting

The SOCO Creative Arts District Committee meets monthly. This committee supports and acts on the mission of the SOCO Creative Arts District, which exists to highlight Downtown Kennewick’s distinctive creative identity and increase its economic vitality by uplifting, encouraging, incubating, promoting, and developing the arts and creative businesses in the Downtown Kennewick community.

Want to participate: Email the Staff Lead, Alora!

The Outreach Committee has the responsibility of building consensus and cooperation among the groups that have an important stake in the downtown area. This includes educating stakeholders regarding the benefits of a revitalized downtown.

We meet on the Second Friday of the month at noon at rotating lunch spots in Downtown Kennewick. Email HDKP Staff for this month’s location.

The Promotion Committee is responsible for creating a positive image of the Downtown through advertising, retail promotional activities, special events, and a marketing campaign carried out by local volunteers.

The committee meets at Rockabilly Roasting Co at 8:45am

The Economic Vitality Committee helps existing downtown businesses expand and recruits new ones to respond to today's market. This committee also helps convert unused space into productive property and sharpen the competitiveness of business enterprises.

This meeting is held at HDKP’s office at 30 N Benton St. For a meeting invite please email HDKP Staff

The Design Committee focuses on getting the downtown area into top physical shape and capitalizing on its best assets, such as historic buildings and traditional downtown layouts.  This is accomplished by creating an inviting atmosphere through window displays, parking areas, signage, and streetscapes.

The Design Committee meets at the HDKP Office located at 30 N. Benton St at 11am.

For a meeting invitation email HDKP Staff

Hometown Holiday Parade

More Details Coming Soon!

First Thursday Art Walk

It's First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Kennewick!

If there was ever a day to visit downtown, it'd definitely be the first Thursday of the month!

Come check out our 5 SOCO Creative District Downtown Kennewick galleries!

• Bristle Art Gallery 6 N. Auburn St.

• Charles Francis Studio 115 W. 1st Ave.

• DS Watkins Gallery 27 N. Auburn St.

• Evolv Design Collective 116 W. Kennewick Ave.

• You & I Framing & Gallery 214 W. 1st Ave.

#CreativeDistrict #SOCO #DowntownKennewick #FirstThursday #ArtWalk #SupportTheArts #TriDowntownKennewick #TriCities #EasternWa #DestinationDowntownKennewick #WaMainStreet #HDKP

Note: This is not an exclusively HDKP event. We are just proudly part of this grassroots effort made by the whole downtown & SOCO Arts Community.

The HDKP Board will meet on Wednesday, December 4 at 5:30pm.

This is a closed meeting.

Members and interested parties may request an invitation to attend and address the board at a monthly board meeting no less than 10-days prior to the requested meeting date.

To request an invitation, please email partnership@historickennewick.org

The January board meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 8 at 5:30pm.

SOCO Creative District Committee Meeting

The SOCO Creative Arts District Committee meets monthly. This committee supports and acts on the mission of the SOCO Creative Arts District, which exists to highlight Downtown Kennewick’s distinctive creative identity and increase its economic vitality by uplifting, encouraging, incubating, promoting, and developing the arts and creative businesses in the Downtown Kennewick community.

Want to participate: Email the Staff Lead, Alora!

The Promotion Committee is responsible for creating a positive image of the Downtown through advertising, retail promotional activities, special events, and a marketing campaign carried out by local volunteers.

The committee meets at Rockabilly Roasting Co at 8:45am

The Economic Vitality Committee helps existing downtown businesses expand and recruits new ones to respond to today's market. This committee also helps convert unused space into productive property and sharpen the competitiveness of business enterprises.

This meeting is held at HDKP’s office at 30 N Benton St. For a meeting invite please email HDKP Staff

The Design Committee focuses on getting the downtown area into top physical shape and capitalizing on its best assets, such as historic buildings and traditional downtown layouts.  This is accomplished by creating an inviting atmosphere through window displays, parking areas, signage, and streetscapes.

The Design Committee meets at the HDKP Office located at 30 N. Benton St at 11am.

For a meeting invitation email HDKP Staff

The Outreach Committee has the responsibility of building consensus and cooperation among the groups that have an important stake in the downtown area. This includes educating stakeholders regarding the benefits of a revitalized downtown.

We meet on the Second Friday of the month at noon at rotating lunch spots in Downtown Kennewick. Email HDKP Staff for this month’s location.

First Thursday Art Walk

It's First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Kennewick!

If there was ever a day to visit downtown, it'd definitely be the first Thursday of the month!

Come check out our 5 SOCO Creative District Downtown Kennewick galleries!

• Bristle Art Gallery 6 N. Auburn St.

• Charles Francis Studio 115 W. 1st Ave.

• DS Watkins Gallery 27 N. Auburn St.

• Evolv Design Collective 116 W. Kennewick Ave.

• You & I Framing & Gallery 214 W. 1st Ave.

#CreativeDistrict #SOCO #DowntownKennewick #FirstThursday #ArtWalk #SupportTheArts #TriDowntownKennewick #TriCities #EasternWa #DestinationDowntownKennewick #WaMainStreet #HDKP

Note: This is not an exclusively HDKP event. We are just proudly part of this grassroots effort made by the whole downtown & SOCO Arts Community.

The HDKP Board will meet on Wednesday, November 6 at 5:30pm.

This is a closed meeting.

Members and interested parties may request an invitation to attend and address the board at a monthly board meeting no less than 10-days prior to the requested meeting date.

To request an invitation, please email partnership@historickennewick.org

The December board meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 4 at 5:30pm.

BOO BASH!

Join Downtown Kennewick on October 26TH for our Boo Bash street festival and Trick or Treat Safe Street event!

Street Festival: 10AM-5PM featuring our Downtown Kennewick Businesses, Local Artists and Small Business Vendors, multiple Food Vendors, and fun-filled booths with our Community Partners.

Safe Street Trick-or-Treat: 3PM-5PM Kennewick Ave. businesses and participating Street Vendors offer a safe solution to traditional Trick-or-Treating.

CARS AND TACOS!

THIS COMING SATURDAY!

We hope you can join us for our cars and tacos.

We welcome all clubs and makes are welcome. We will have @djraymondlive on the turn tables, activities, raffles, and trophies for best of show, second, and third.

Entry is free for your ride. For any additional questions please DM us.

#carshow #tacos #cars #communityfirst #music #event #music #food #mexicanfood #localbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #import

SOCO Creative District Committee Meeting

The SOCO Creative Arts District Committee meets monthly. This committee supports and acts on the mission of the SOCO Creative Arts District, which exists to highlight Downtown Kennewick’s distinctive creative identity and increase its economic vitality by uplifting, encouraging, incubating, promoting, and developing the arts and creative businesses in the Downtown Kennewick community.

Want to participate: Email the Staff Lead, Alora!

THIRD FRIDAYS
in Downtown Kennewick

Planning for this Friday? Well, it's Third Friday in Downtown Kennewick, and my goodness! There are some great options of fun for you!

Downtown Kennewick

• After Hours Shopping *at participating locations*, such as Rise & Shine Bake Shop

• Pop-up Markets, check out the Hot Mess, Cool Night Market

• Live Music at Blackthorne Neighbourhood Pub

• Downtown Dining, so MANY great choices!

Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village
325 E. Columbia Gardens Way

• Extended Hours 5pm-7pm

• Tasting rooms

• Food Trucks

• Live Music

#ThirdFriday #Entertainment #Shopping #GreatEats #DowntownKennewick #TriCitiesWa #EasternWa #DestinationDowntownKennewick #WaMainStreet #HDKP

The Design Committee focuses on getting the downtown area into top physical shape and capitalizing on its best assets, such as historic buildings and traditional downtown layouts.  This is accomplished by creating an inviting atmosphere through window displays, parking areas, signage, and streetscapes.

The Design Committee meets at the HDKP Office located at 30 N. Benton St at 11am.

For a meeting invitation email HDKP Staff

The Outreach Committee has the responsibility of building consensus and cooperation among the groups that have an important stake in the downtown area. This includes educating stakeholders regarding the benefits of a revitalized downtown.

We meet on the Second Friday of the month at noon at rotating lunch spots in Downtown Kennewick. Email HDKP Staff for this month’s location.

The Promotion Committee is responsible for creating a positive image of the Downtown through advertising, retail promotional activities, special events, and a marketing campaign carried out by local volunteers.

The committee meets at Rockabilly Roasting Co at 8:45am

The Economic Vitality Committee helps existing downtown businesses expand and recruits new ones to respond to today's market. This committee also helps convert unused space into productive property and sharpen the competitiveness of business enterprises.

This meeting is held at HDKP’s office at 30 N Benton St. For a meeting invite please email HDKP Staff

Network Breakfast | October 4, 2024

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Meeting to be held in person at Kennewick Eagles Lodge
115 N Fruitland St.. Kennewick, WA 99336
Doors Open at 7:45 am.

We're taking our Downtown Kennewick Network Breakfast on the road this year! Come experience different Downtown Kennewick Locations and make some great connections!

Join us in person for a presentation from the Kennewick Fire Department about Fire Prevention Month.

First Thursday Art Walk

It's First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Kennewick!

If there was ever a day to visit downtown, it'd definitely be the first Thursday of the month!

Come check out our 5 SOCO Creative District Downtown Kennewick galleries!

• Bristle Art Gallery 6 N. Auburn St.

• Charles Francis Studio 115 W. 1st Ave.

• DS Watkins Gallery 27 N. Auburn St.

• Evolv Design Collective 116 W. Kennewick Ave.

• You & I Framing & Gallery 214 W. 1st Ave.

Thursdays are Farmers Market Days June-Oct

This week is not only First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Kennewick it is also the FIRST week of the Evening Farmer's Market at our Neighbors Farmers Market at the Public Market CRW!

Spend the day enjoying the Art Galleries in the SOCO Creative District Downtown Kennewick and pop over to the Public Market at CRW at 10 E. Bruneau from 4pm-7pm to pick up local produce and more!

#CreativeDistrict #SOCO #DowntownKennewick #FirstThursday #ArtWalk #SupportTheArts #TriDowntownKennewick #TriCities #EasternWa #DestinationDowntownKennewick #WaMainStreet #HDKP

Note: This is not an exclusively HDKP event. We are just proudly part of this grassroots effort made by the whole downtown & SOCO Arts Community.

The HDKP Board will meet on Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30pm.

This is a closed meeting.

Members and interested parties may request an invitation to attend and address the board at a monthly board meeting no less than 10-days prior to the requested meeting date.

To request an invitation, please email partnership@historickennewick.org

The November board meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 6 at 5:30pm.

SOCO Creative Arts Festival

SOCO Creative District Committee Meeting

The SOCO Creative Arts District Committee meets monthly. This committee supports and acts on the mission of the SOCO Creative Arts District, which exists to highlight Downtown Kennewick’s distinctive creative identity and increase its economic vitality by uplifting, encouraging, incubating, promoting, and developing the arts and creative businesses in the Downtown Kennewick community.

Want to participate: Email the Staff Lead, Alora!

THIRD FRIDAYS
in Downtown Kennewick

Planning for this Friday? Well, it's Third Friday in Downtown Kennewick, and my goodness! There are some great options of fun for you!

Downtown Kennewick

• After Hours Shopping *at participating locations*, such as Rise & Shine Bake Shop

• Pop-up Markets, check out the Hot Mess, Cool Night Market

• Live Music at Blackthorne Neighbourhood Pub

• Downtown Dining, so MANY great choices!

Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village
325 E. Columbia Gardens Way

• Extended Hours 5pm-7pm

• Tasting rooms

• Food Trucks

• Live Music

#ThirdFriday #Entertainment #Shopping #GreatEats #DowntownKennewick #TriCitiesWa #EasternWa #DestinationDowntownKennewick #WaMainStreet #HDKP