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OUT TO LUNCH AND </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">DOWNTOWN TONIGHT SUMMER
SERIES<span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif"><span> </span></span><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">One of the best things about summer in Missoula
is the Out to Lunch and Downtown ToNight Summer Series that take place every
Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening in June, July and August in Caras
Park.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">The Missoula Downtown Association is gearing up
for the 2017 summer season, and the deadline to apply for both food vending and
entertainment for these beloved summer events that draw thousands of folks to
the heart of Missoula is fast approaching. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">Folks interested in vending or performing at
Out to Lunch and/or Downtown ToNight can apply online here: </span><a href="https://www.missouladowntown.com/play/mda-events"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">https://www.missouladowntown.com/play/mda-events</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">Vendors are selected based upon food offerings,
experience, power needs, professionalism and ability to enhance the event.
Vendors pay an upfront fee and a percentage of their weekly sales. This year
the MDA is offering a pilot project for “guest” vendors, where a select number
of vendors are chosen as guests for a specific number of events. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">Performers are selected based upon type of
music, price-point, popularity in the Missoula marketplace, professionalism,
sound and appeal to folks of all ages. Performances are typically three hours
in length on the outdoor stage in Caras Park, and performers are paid for their
talent. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">The Missoula Downtown Association uses MDA
member Submittable for its online application for entertainment, so folks can
upload media files with their application materials. The vendor application is
a PDF that must be printed, completed and submitted with payment, business
license, proof of insurance, and application for a Temporary Food Service (TFS)
permit, if necessary. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">Bands and vendors are selected by each
program’s organizing committee, comprised of volunteers from the MDA
membership. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">This year marks the 32<sup>nd</sup> year of Out
to Lunch and the 17<sup>th</sup> year of Downtown ToNight. Both programs are
admission-free and accessible to all, thanks to the generous businesses who
sponsor each event. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">Questions can be directed to the Downtown
Missoula Partnership via phone (406-543-4238) or via email (</span><a href="mailto:info@missouladowntown.com"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">info@missouladowntown.com</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif">). <span></span></span></p>
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