The Charleston Area Alliance Downtown Streetfest is back again this summer launching a four-event series starting Saturday, May 4 with reggae music by The Ark Band from Columbus, Ohio headlining the event.

The fun begins with a Kentucky Derby Hat Contest starting at 5:30 p.m. with Celebrity Judges; Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin, CVB Director Alisa Bailey and County Commissioner Kent Carper. The prizes are 1st place $200, 2nd place $100, and 3rd place $50 Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille Gift Card. The music begins at 6:00 p.m. and Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille will be showing the Kentucky Derby at 6:50 p.m.

Presented by City National Bank (WV-OH-KY-VA), Downtown Streetfest is the ultimate downtown block party with a mix of live music, food and drinks and kids' activities, successfully supporting downtown restaurants and more than a dozen small businesses in the process.

The four monthly events along Capitol Street bring hundreds of people to downtown for a street fair environment including expanded outdoor dining, games and pop-up shops.

The event is supported by Suddenlink by Altice, Brewer & Company, Bailey & Glasser, Hendrickson & Long, Mountain State Beverage, Capitol Beverage Co., Spriggs Distributing, Rock 105/The MIX, Tony The Tailor, Taylor Books, The Manahan Group, Buzz, Rock City Cake Co., B. Belle Boutique, Sam's Uptown Cafe, Staples, Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille, Kanawha County Public Library, and City of Charleston.

The May 4 Downtown Streetfest is the first of four block parties. Downtown Streetfest are also scheduled for July 13, Dogfest Aug. 10 and Sept. 7.

As an owner, operator or manager of a multi-story building, the challenges concerning vertical transportation are manifold. A malfunctioning lift or elevator in a building can throw a wrench into your day-to-day operations, demand your complete attention and cut into your bottom line.

In this free 30-minute lunch presentation, Kathy Davis and David Fryman of DC Elevator outline the risks, weigh alternatives, offer solutions and introduce their company to building owners, facility managers, CEOs, COOs and CFOs.

For over a decade, DC Elevator has provided elevator products and services from the Kanawha Valley throughout West Virginia, and for more than forty years in our neighboring states. They work with you to ensure that your elevators are up to code, routinely maintained and free from issues that could cause breakdowns.

Join us for the City National Bank Block Party Business After Hours on May 9 from 5-8 p.m. Network with colleagues and connect with business and community leaders at this monthly Alliance event. 

Hale Street will be filled with business building opportunities, plus plenty of food and drinks. Come experience the benefits of partnering with City National Bank, one of the most highly-rated community banks in the country. 

Registration is $15 for Alliance members and $25 for future members. Add $10 if registering fewer than 24 hours in advance. 

Invoicing is available for groups of 10 or more. No cancellation refunds within 48 hours of event.