July 10th, 2024

NEWSLETTER

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Hello Newsletter Readers,

Downtown is the place to be this summer and we invite you to join us for a season of spontaneous and joyful memories! Looking for a starter summer bucket list? Check out DBP Intern Kate's Summer Bucket List and be sure to stay up-to-date on her downtown adventures by following her blogs.

Using unconventional modes of transportation to get to work is So Boulder... this Friday, July 12th head to the Boulder Creek for the annual Tube to Work Day. Looking for more information regarding the event schedule, safety protocol and tickets to participate? Check out the event website.

Loving the local is also So Boulder...make sure to join us this Indie Retailer Month in supporting the 80%+ locally owned and operated businesses that call downtown home. A great way to show your support is by shopping the Summer Sidewalk Sale kicking off this Friday, July 12th - view this year's participating businesses.

Looking for more to do this month? Check out downtown's online Event Calendar or Things to Do Downtown July blog.

Last newsletter asked for what you are shopping for at the Summer Sidewalk Sale. The top answer was Home Decor / Art at 39%! This week we want to tap into your artistic side...

If you were a world-renowned artist, what/who would be your muse?

Scenic Landscapes / Florals

Animals / Wildlife

Historic Landmarks / Historic Happenings

Mythology / Fairytales

Pop Culture Icons

Portraits of Loved Ones / Self Portraits

News You Can Use

Pearl Street Arts Fest

Friday, July 19th | Saturday, July 20th | Sunday, July 21st

Pearl Street Arts Fest returns for its 44th year on the Pearl Street Mall. Don't miss out on this classic downtown celebration of the arts: Friday, July 19th, 3 PM - 8 PM; Saturday, July 20th, 10 AM - 7 PM and Sunday, July 21st, 10 AM - 5 PM

This year downtown hosts 109 artists from 15 different states and showcases more than 13 mediums of art. New to the festival is the 2024 BIPOC Artist Invitational featuring six Colorado-based artists: Louise Cutler (Fort Collins), Adderly Grant-Lord (Lafayette), Juls Mendoza (Denver), Corinne Trujillo/Aiko Szymczak (Denver), Latasha Greene (Denver).

Looking to bring a keepsake home from the festival? Don't forget to purchase this year's commemorative poster featuring the painting, Flatiron Sunrise, by local Boulder artist, Kristen Ross. View past year's commemorative poster art here.

2024 Featured Artists

Indie Retailer Month

Shop, dine and support local today and every day!

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Ryan Fezler, owner of otto + co. Photo Courtesy of Matt of Crossley Photography.

This Indie Retailer Month, celebrate the amazing business community and local retailers who show up every day and make tourists and locals alike feel special. It's time to show some local love - cheers!

Meet the faces behind the brick and mortars...read our exclusive downtown business spotlights. New additions include features from otto + co, La Sportiva, Lula Faye Fiber and Art Mart Gifts. Enjoy!

Meet Your Downtown Neighbors

Bands on the Bricks

Wednesdays through July 31st | 5:30 - 9:00 PM | 1300 Block

Weekly live music concerts in the heart of downtown Boulder? Sign us up! There are only a few more performances left in this year's Bands on the Bricks series...mark your calendar with the remaining dates below:

July 10th - The 5280s Band (Opener: Derek Warwick)
July 17th - Mighty Mystic (Opener: Wylie Jones)
July 24th - Roka Hueka (Opener: Amaryllis)
July 31st - The Long Run (Opener: Dylan Kushner)

Don't forget that the beer garden opens at 5:30 PM followed by opening performances at 6 PM and headliner acts at 7 PM - enjoy!

Listen Here

Summer Sidewalk Sale

Starts this Friday, July 12th - shop small & save big!

This Friday, July 12th kicks off the hottest sales event of the season..join us for this year's Summer Sidewalk Sale. View the updated list of participating businesses and gear up for a summer of saving BIG when you shop small!

This year, we challenge you to cross off your Love the Local checklist. Try these 7 ways to support small businesses:

Follow / engage on social media.
Recommend to friends / family.
Sign up for their newsletters.
Write a positive review.
Visit a shop you’ve never been to before.
Eat at a restaurant you’ve never tried.
And of course....shop the Summer Sidewalk Sale!

Shop Small, Save BIG

Event Volunteering Opportunities

Be a part of the behind-the-scenes magic and explore summer volunteer opportunities at Downtown Boulder's signature events. The Downtown Boulder Partnership team is currently seeking event support for both Bands on the Bricks and Pearl Street Arts Fest - sign up today!

Volunteer Sign-Up

Job Openings

Interested in working downtown? Check out which businesses are hiring.

Find Jobs

Shopping Specials

Summer is here and it's time to go shopping for fresh styles. Explore monthly shopping specials to discover deals at your favorite downtown stores.

Let's Shop

Foodie Friday

If you love local coffee shops, rooftop bars, good eats or food specials, then check out Foodie Friday. Updated weekly, this food blog gives you all the latest news about where and what to eat downtown. Dig in!

Time to Eat

Things To Do Downtown

Are you someone that always likes to have your calendar mapped out? Check out the Things To Do Downtown blog, where we give you all the dates and activities to fill your social schedule each month.

Get Busy

Newsletter Archive

Did you miss a newsletter and want to catch up on all things Downtown Boulder? Check out our newsletter archive to view past publications.

View Newsletters

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FOUND DOWNTOWN

At which "end" of Pearl Street can you find this statue: the East End or West End?

Email your answer to

info@downtownboulder.org with the subject line "Found Downtown" by July 23rd, for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Congrats to Janet, our last Found Downtown winner! The correct answer was: Color Me Mine

I FOUND IT