January 9, 2024

NEWSLETTER

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Hello Newsletter Readers,

Happy January! Kick off the new year by scoping out the dates of your favorite annual downtown events produced by Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives! Check out our signature events here.

Set out on a self-guided AR (virtual) tour of downtown before January 31st! Scan the special QR code found on the Snow Much Fun AR Experience signs posted on each block of the Pearl Street Mall, as well as along the East End and West End to unlock special Instagram filters! Meet a shy bumble on the East End, an adorable polar bear family on the 1400 block, an amazing arctic orca on the 1100 block and more! Them, head over to the Boulder Public Library/Civic Area for a nosy narwhal and all his friends!

Looking for more to do this month? Check out January's Things to Do Downtown blog!

Last newsletter asked for your favorite way to spend NYE. The top answer was ordering takeout and having a quiet night in at 29%! This week, in the spirit of the recent snowfall, we want to know your favorite winter-themed sport!

What is your favorite winter sport to watch?

Skiing

Curling

Luge

News You Can Use

Celebrating Colorado's Black Street Artists

Saturday, January 20th | 1:30-3 PM | Museum of Boulder

Photo Courtesy of Stre et Wise Arts & Dona Laurita

This Monday, Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with a visit to the Museum of Boulder to explore their "Proclaiming Colorado's Black History" exhibit (that runs through September 2025).

Then head back on Saturday, January 20th for two other exciting events:

From noon - 1 pm, enjoy guided tours with Adrian Miller (co-project director, lead curator and famed soul food historian) for $20, followed by Celebrating Colorado's Black Street Artists panel discussion featuring muralists Jahna Rae (pictured above), Yazz Atmore, Devin “Speaks” Urioste, Rob Hill, Marcus Murray and moderated by Moe Gram from 1:30 - 3 pm for $7.50 (or FREE for members)!

Reserve Tickets Today

DBP Annual Award Luncheon

Learn more about these downtown award recipients and their amazing work!

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Photo: Mindful Works Instagram

Every year, the Downtown Boulder Partnership celebrates small businesses, organizations and community members during our Annual Awards Luncheon!

This year, the award for Nonprofit Organization of the Year will be presented to Mindful Works! This small but mighty artisan-based organization provides essential job training and career opportunities to individuals recovering from mental illnesses. Their team designs, manufactures and distributes home accessories and wellness products including meditation cushions, yoga bolsters, restful sleeping pillows and more. Spend some time getting to know more about Mindful Works and explore their offerings. Congratulations to this incredible local organization and their team of amazing artisans!

Looking to support Mindful Works and their mission? Explore ways to give here.

Support Mindful Works

Downtown Meets Flavortown!

Congrats to Bohemian Biergarten on their Food Network "eature"!

Have you heard the latest downtown foodie news? Last week, Bohemian Biergarten was featured on the most recent episode on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins & Dives (DDD)!

In this episode, "From Noodle to Strudel", Chef Bradley Hartman shows the Mayor of Flavortown, aka Guy Fieri, how to make their signature warm apple strudel! This mouth-watering pastry recipe can be found on DDD's page here.

Read the Daily Camera's article on this special feature and be sure to watch the episode on the Food Network!

Get Cooking

2024 Downtown Boulder Events

Taste of Pearl returns downtown!

Cheers to 2024 and another year of memorable downtown experiences! Downtown's signature events aim to bring joy to locals and tourists alike through food, art, music and so much more! From the summer concert series, Bands on the Bricks to the annual Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival there is something for all to enjoy! Check out the 2024 lineup.

Coming soon...and back by popular demand...Sunday, April 14th Taste of Pearl returns downtown! Bookmark this page and check back for updated information! Tickets will go on sale in late February! Additional details coming soon!

Looking to give back to your community and help out with events? Check out downtown's volunteer opportunities here.

2024 Downtown Boulder Event Dates

Job Openings

Interested in working downtown? Many businesses are hiring!

Find Jobs!

Shopping Specials

W 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

In which historic hotel can you find this beautiful stained glass ceiling?

Email your answer to

info@downtownboulder.org with the subject line "Found Downtown" by Jan. 23, for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Congrats to Bethany, our last Found Downtown winner! The correct answer was: Bitty & Beau's!

I FOUND IT