A note from the president

Congrats to Rammy Mohamed, Ramadhan Designs, for a great Grand Opening last Sunday!

Friends,

It's been a busy week in downtown!

On Monday, Saint Paul BOMA released their annual Market Report. As you might imagine, there wasn't a significant amount of change to our commercial real estate market compared to last year. I expect we'll continue to see the ongoing impacts from the pandemic play out over several years. I spoke about the latest trends we're seeing in both daytime and evening foot traffic during Monday's BOMA luncheon and was very pleased to see that our downtown residential population remains on a steady growth trajectory - topping 11,000 this year.

On Wednesday the announcement was made that GLOW Holiday Festival will happen at CHS Field this year. You can read more about that below. We're thrilled to add this breath-taking event to downtown this holiday season. We'll share more on that in coming weeks.

This week we also learned the winners of this year's Saint Paul Business Awards and that Apostle Supper Club will open its doors next week. More details about those stories and more, including a jam-packed event lineup that only scratches the surface, below.

Finally, I want to extend my congratulations to Steve Heckler on announcing his retirement and succession plan for the Twin Cities Jazz Festival this week. Steve's dedication to filling downtown with music and events for years is second to none, and I have been fortunate to work with him for many, many years. We're looking forward to working together on next year's 25th Anniversary Jazz Festival and seeing what comes next as the reins are passed.

Enjoy this beautiful weekend!

Joe

Welcome to Downtown: Momento

Meet Momento, a new restaurant and bar in downtown Saint Paul located kitty corner from beautiful Rice Park. We met up with General Manager Anna Peterson to learn more about their fantastic patio, wood fired pizzas, and craft cocktail menu in our ongoing #WelcomeToDowntown video series spotlighting new businesses in the area. #LetsGrowStPL

Sneak Peek: The Apostle Supper Club in Saint Paul

It's been a long time coming, but the Apostle Supper Club and False Eye Doll Lounge is set to open next week across from the Xcel Energy Center.

Arts and Culture News from Around Downtown

Film noir meets theater in 'Fire in the New World'

A film noir classic insists "The Postman Always Rings Twice" but for playwright/director Rick Shiomi, it's more like three times. "Fire in the New World," world-premiering Friday at Park Square Theatre, is his third noir-themed play about Japanese Canadian private eye Sam Shikaze, following "Yellow Fever" and "Rosie's Cafe."

Friday Best: Marcus Mumford and more

After garnering new fame via the "Ted Lasso" TV theme song, the British folk-rocker of Mumford & Sons emerged from COVID-19 lockdown with a solo album that marks another interesting career turn.

GLOW Holiday Festival is coming to CHS Field

The dazzling holiday light show is moving to downtown Saint Paul, just in time for Thanksgiving.

You can tell the holiday season is just around the corner when tickets go on sale for all the icy, twinkling and festive celebrations.

October 21-23

Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition | Minnesota History Center

Fire in the New World | Park Square Theatre

October 21

Learn 3D Printing | George Latimer Central Library

Fall Flavors Pop Up Farmers Market | Union Depot

Union Depot Haunted History Tour | Union Depot

Landmark LIVE: Annie Mack | Landmark Center

October 22

Sonic Fabrications | Heimie's Haberdashery

Marcus Mumford | Palace Theatre

Terrible, Thanks For Asking | Fitzgerald Theater

October 23

Taste of Asia Minnesota | Union Depot

Sundays at Landmark | Landmark Center

Ghost Town Blues Band w/ Joyann Parker | kj's hideaway

October 26

Lowertown Trivia Night | Station 81

Talking Volumes | Fitzgerald Theater

October 26-31

SIX | Ordway

Fire in the New World | Park Square Theatre

Even more events happening around downtown can be found here.

One last thing, in case you missed it

Earlier this week my favorite downtown florist moved! A Pocket Full of Posies is now located on the skyway level of the Pioneer Endicott building, just down the hall from La Noire and Legacy Chocolates. Stop by to visit with Susan in her new shop next week!

-Emma

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