July 12th, 2023

NEWSLETTER

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Hello Newsletter Readers,

July is for the locals...Happy Independent Retailer Month to our amazing small business owners! Meet the faces behind the businesses in our Downtown Business Spotlights. Then at the end of the month show them some love by shopping during the annual Summer Sidewalk Sales July 28th- 30th!

Mark your calendars for these can't miss summer classics...

Jam out to Chain Station as they headline Bands on the Bricks tonight (July 12th).

Run, walk or cheer on East End Mile participants followed by a FREE Local Short Film Festival produced by the Boulder Film Commission tomorrow evening (July 13th). (BYOLC - Bring your own lawn chairs!)

This Friday, July 14th meet us at the Creek for Tube to Work Day.

Perceive the beauty of downtown through an artistic lens as you stroll through the Pearl Streets Art Fest this weekend (July 14th-16th).

Check out more July happenings in our monthly Things to Do Downtown blog.

Want to give back to your community? With a jam packed calendar all summer long, we are always looking for enthusiastic event volunteers. Check out upcoming volunteer opportunities!

Last newsletter we asked your preferred method on wheels. The top answer coming in at 53% was BIKING/CYCLING! This week, we want to tap into your inner artist dreams...

What artistic career would you want to be famously known for?

Musician

Painter

Movie Director

Opera Singer

News You Can Use

Pearl Street Arts Fest 2023

Friday, July 14, 3-8 pm | Saturday, July 15, 10-7 pm | Sunday, July 16, 10-5 pm

Downtown's 43rd annual Pearl Street Arts Fest is for the Picassos, doodlers and everyone in between. You won't want to miss out on this free, juried arts fest exploring an array of handmade pieces ranging from oil paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more from nearly 100 artists! Kids of all ages are invited to Open Studios' Art Tent for family-friendly arts and craft activities.

This year's commemorative poster is entitled Honey Comb by Taylor Clendennon.

Since 2011, Downtown Boulder and Art Source International select an artist's work to feature on the poster. Pick up a copy of the limited edition print at Taylor's booth (1212) or at Art Source.

Make a day of your art-filled experience by visiting the district's local galleries, take a self-guided Alley Gallery Tour and participating in the free Walking Mural Tour.

Get Artsy

Welcome to the District!

Check out the newest (and returning) retailers this month.

What better way to celebrate Independent Retailer Month than giving a warm welcome to some of the new kids on the block!

Starting off with an exciting return of a familiar face...Bohemi is back on the West End filled with artisan jewelry, hand-crafted gifts and more!

From the West End to the East End stop by Hawaii Fluid Art this Saturday, July 15th for their official grand opening. Enjoy some snacks, live music, participate in their unique art classes and get to know the team!

New on the Bricks...Teton Gravity Research (TGR Boulder)! They are a brand that "believes in living the dream. Traveling. Pushing the limits. Engaging with life at each contact point from product all the way to experience."

Last, but certainly not least, Saucy Cluckers a 100% plant-based wings, wraps, sandwiches, totchos and more restaurant! With a name like that, it has to be good!

Explore Downtown

Meet us on 13th street: Boulder Social Streets!

Get ready for a full summer of Social Streets

If you thought Rollerpalooza was a blast...that was just the beginning of a summer full of Boulder Social Streets! Did you miss it? If so, check out our photo gallery. Now, grab your calendar to save the date for some awesome upcoming events that you won't want to miss:

Friday, July 21st: Dancing in the Street
Sunday, July 30th: Picnic on the Pavement
Friday, August 4th: Yappy Hour
Sunday, August 13*: Boulder Street Soccer Classic

*Stay ahead of the game and register your team for the first ever Boulder Street Soccer Classic that happens on Sunday, August 13th from 10 am-8 pm. Registration deadline is Monday, August 7th**!

**There is a $30 registration fee per team, but we offer a sliding scale with financial assistance available. Please reach out to Katherine for more information.

Meet Us on the Street

East End Mile & East End Short Film Festival ,

Thursday, July 13th | East End Mile 5 PM | East End Short Film Festival 9 PM |

Any cinephiles in the house? Join us after the East End Mile on 16th Street for the first of its kind Local Short Film Festival!

Bring a lawn chair to this FREE event as the Boulder County Film Commission showcases local filmmaker's short films starting at dusk (around 9 pm). Each film will be followed with a special Q&A with the filmmaker:

Good Dog- Don Sniffin
The Body of this World- L. Ashwyn Collins
Class Heist- Ben Kentwortz
This Breath Together- Michelle Bernier
On Your Left- John Williams
1-2-3 The Len Barry Story- Tom Parkin

Race to the Movie

Job Openings

Interested in working downtown? Many businesses are hiring!

Find Jobs

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Shopping Specials

Summer is officially here in Boulder, 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!

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FOUND DOWNTOWN

This this is one of the many favorite lunch spots our new Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Kate, frequents. Can you guess what it is?

Email your answer to info@downtownboulder.org with the subject line "Found Downtown" by July 25 for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Congrats to Andrea, our last Found Downtown winner! The correct answer was: Peppercorn!

I FOUND IT