Downtown Business Spotlight is a virtual interview series, where we chat and get to know our Santa Barbara business owners. Join us for this interview series in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Independent, each Thursday at 3 PM.
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 3 PM
TOPIC: Working It
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Did you miss the last Downtown Business Spotlight?
Watch it below!
TOPIC: Downtown Festivals & Events
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Cork And Fork Radio 805 Live from Patxi's!
12:05 PM June 25
This show will have a "Summer Solstice" Theme, and something special at the conclusion of the show that you are going to want to bring your camera's out for. Radio guests include Roner Hines of Patxi's, Robin Elander of Downtown Santa Barbara and special guests. The show’s mission Support, Promote, Encourage, our Local Companies, Charities, Non-Profits, and Community!
Call Patxi's to RSVP at 805-560-9493
You can also listen live at KZ 1290 AM Radio
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Summer Solstice Celebration |
Summer Solstice Celebration announces it's Blooming Art Gardens Guide, with activities throughout the community in June in lieu of it's annual Solstice Parade and Festival. Activities include: A Virtual State Street Parade film premier screening at the Arlington Theatre at 10 AM June 26th, pop up art activities, at businesses and displays around town plus a Solstice party at the Community Arts Workshop. There is still time to list your business or offering in the community guide, by emailing your contribution to Jinny at media@solsticeparade.com. Also, enjoy a 2-hour playlist celebrating the 47th anniversary of Solstice by DJ Darla Bea!
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Check out the Blooming Art Gardens Guide at this link.
Check out DJ Darla's Bea's Solstice Playlist:
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-From SBPD
Additional Officers Assigned to Downtown & Promenade
With recent COVID restrictions lifting, The Santa Barbara Police Department is anticipating an increase in activity in the downtown corridor and State Street Promenade. Starting immediately, there will be additional Officers directly assigned to these areas on an indefinite basis. These Officers will be assigned to foot patrol, bicycle patrol, and/or motorcycle patrol to improve safety for all community members.
Officers will be on duty in the downtown corridor 7 days a week, between the hours of 10:00am – 8:00pm Sunday through Tuesday, and 10:00am – 3:00am Wednesday through Saturday. Officers assigned to work during the evening hours will be primarily responsible for handling night life issues that may stem from the re-opening of many bars, nightclubs, and restaurants.
Public safety is our number one goal, we want everyone to enjoy Downtown and the Promenade, now that most pandemic restrictions have been lifted and a sense of normalcy is returning to our community.
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De La Guerra Plaza Project Update
An update has been posted to the project page for the De La Guerra Plaza Project. You can view the update below or on the project page here:
De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project Update
Advisory Committee Meeting to be held July 2, 2021
Since meeting with the Historic Landmarks Commission in a joint work session, the design team has been diligently working on the concept plan and will present the progress to the Advisory Committee on July 2, 2021. The meeting will be virtual from 8:30 - 11:00 AM, and the public is welcome to participate. The link will be in the agenda, which will be posted prior to the meeting. Thank you for your continued engagement in this very important project for the City
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Mercado De La Guerra Returns! |
After revealing the return of live dance and music to Fiesta 2021 last week, Stephanie Petlow, La Presidenta for Old Spanish Days, announced at De la Guerra Plaza on Monday that the traditional mercado there would return this August 4-7.
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Santa Barbara Downtown Pride Window Competition 2021
Join us in spreading some pride in Santa Barbara this year with a friendly business competition benefitting Pacific Pride Foundation. Winning business receives bragging rights and the glow that comes from supporting our local LGBTQ+ community.
To learn more about Pacific Pride Foundation or to donate please click here.
If you are a Santa Barbara business who would like to join the competition please email sierra@jakeandjones.com. The more, the merrier!
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Call for Storefront Art Submissions
The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara Invites Local Artists and Non-Profits Organizations to Submit Artwork and Ideas to Be Displayed in Vacant Downtown Store Fronts
A community panel will select from the submissions works installed in staring June 2021.
The goal of the project is to highlight the contributions of our vibrant local arts community and enhance the experience of visiting downtown with visually enticing pop up window art installations. We also hope to draw attention to the available spaces and attract new businesses to our downtown corridor.
Fill out the application form below and submit a rendering of the work for consideration to Amy@DowntownSB.org.
A limited number of stipends are available due to the generous support of Santa Barbara Beautiful and the Santa Barbara Kiwanis Organization. The artists or organizations selected will also be promoted via DSB’s website, Social Media, and shared with local media.
If you are interested in also becoming a sponsor of this project or would like to have your space considered for an installation, email Robin Elander, Downtown SB Executive Director, at Robin@DowntownSB.org
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State Street Promenade Market
June 24, 2021 · 3 PM - 7:30 PM
State Street between Canon Perdido & Figueroa
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Make sure to stop by the 900 & 1000 block of State Street this Thursday for the State Street Promenade Market!
Come out and support your local businesses, artisans, and makers.
Grab a bite at one of the awesome restaurants on these blocks and enjoy all of the amazing vendors and activities.
See you at the market!
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Please consider nominating us in the The Best of Santa Barbara® Readers’ Poll!
We would love to get your votes in the Media Category for S.B Based Website & S.B Instagram Follow!
Nomination Period: From June 10 – July 7
Please nominate in at least 20 different categories for your votes to count!
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