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, JULY 22, 3 PM
TOPIC: Antiques and Vintage Shopping
Join Robin Elander in conversation with Alan Howard, (Antique Alley), Paul Lewis (Old Town Antiques), and Sara Gehris (Urban Flea Market) in this week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.
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Did you miss the last Downtown Business Spotlight?
Watch it below!
TOPIC: Books & Literary Finds
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How to Access State Savings and Financing Programs For Your Small Business
Thank you for joining the Economic Development Collaborative, Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara and the California State Treasurer’s Office to learn about the state savings and financing programs! This webinar shares information on CalSavers, ScholarShare 529, California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA), California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) and the Small Business Majority.
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Downtown Santa Barbara Mixer at The Crafter's Library!
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 5:30-7:00 pm
Join us at the newly opened Crafter's Library to network with fellow business professionals and enjoy small bites and drinks. Meet the Downtown Santa Barbara staff, downtown business community members, and hear updates on upcoming happenings downtown. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the owner of The Crafter's Library Andrew Rawls and get a tour of his business. Members of the public are welcome as well!
$15 for members of the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, $20 for non-members. Price includes a drink and small bites from local restaurants.
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CLOSING RECEPTION | Shana Moulton: The Invisible Seventh is the Mystic Column
Friday, July 23, 2021 | 6 - 8 pm | FREE
MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo
Please join us at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) as we celebrate the closing of Shana Moulton: The Invisible Seventh is the Mystic Column, a solo exhibition of Santa Barbara-based artist Shana Moulton curated by Alexandra Terry, Chief Curator, in MCASB's Main Galleries. Enjoy beer from Topa Topa, wine, and tunes from VAL-MAR Records on the Upper Arts Terrace at Paseo Nuevo.
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We are excited to announce the return of 1st Thursday!
Date: Thursday, August 5, 5:00-8:00 pm
After nearly a year and a half hiatus, we've received countless emails and calls from the arts community as well as the public inquiring about the return of this event. People are ready to get back out and enjoy our beautiful downtown. Pent-up demand for arts, culture, music and collaborative celebration is sure to draw a crowd to this event. We hope you will join us to celebrate!
If you are interested in participating, please email April Lee, at April@DowntownSB.org to reserve a space in the event.
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Women Self Defense Clinic
with Rodrigo Clark
Saturday, July 31, 11am-1pm
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Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Academy is offering a Self Defense course, exclusively designed to help women to efficiently respond to a sexual attack.
In this class our team of certified Jiu-Jitsu Black belts will cover the most common attacks against women, and how to effectively defend yourself! You will learn several techniques that could literally save you life in case of a sexual assault.
Besides developing some life saving skills, you will also have tons of fun while training with us during this 2 hour course.
The course is completely free to the first 20 women who sign up through our website. So hurry up and reserve your spot! Space is limited to 50 people max.
No previous martial arts experience necessary. Simply make your reservation and enjoy learning the world's most effective method of Self-Defense; Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
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State Street Promenade Market
July 22, 2021, · 3 PM - 7:30 PM
State Street between Canon Perdido & Figueroa
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Come out to the market this Thursday to support your small and local businesses!
Grab a bite and drink at one of the delicious restaurants at our market and then shop and stroll through the amazing storefronts and vendors and stay to listen to some music at Embermill's, play a round of cornhole, or have a love letter written by the wonderful Simon Kiefer!
See you at the market!
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Watermelon Apparel Opens at #317 Paseo Nuevo!
Now open at 317 Paseo Nuevo, next-door to to PacSun! Watermelon Apparel was created in spring 2020 by a 20-year-old UCSB student and promotes self-love and body positivity with their fashionable and leisurely California style. They’re open everyday between 11am-7pm, so swing by the store and wish them a warm welcome to Downtown Santa Barbara!
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