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January 24, 2024

NEWSLETTER

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Hello Newsletter Readers,


As the first month of the year comes to an end, be sure to keep reading for all the exciting downtown happenings ahead!


Kicking off the month of February, Downtown Boulder Partnership's Annual Luncheon recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals for their outstanding contributions to the downtown community. Check out the list of honorees and grab a ticket before this event sells out!


Ready to ride? Friday, February 9th, head downtown on your favorite set of wheels for Winter Bike to Work Day! Don't let the cool weather stop you from this bi-annual tradition and reward yourself at breakfast and coffee stations hosted throughout the district. Make your pledge to ride today!


Looking for more to do this month? Check out downtown's Event Calendar and the monthly Things to Do Downtown blog!

Last newsletter asked for your favorite winter sport to watch. The top answer was Skiing at 27%! This week, we want to know which Pearl Street Snow Much Fun AR filter was your favorite to interact with!

Which Pearl Street Snow Much Fun AR Experience was your favorite?
Shy Bumble - East End
Polar Bears - 1400 Block
Dancing Gingerbread - 1300 Block
Penguins - 1200 Block
Orca - 1100 Block
Frosty kARen - West End

News You Can Use

2024 Downtown Boulder Visitor Guide

Welcome to your happy place!

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New year, new guidebook! Explore downtown's 2024 Visitor Guide featuring restaurants and retailers, updated beer, coffee and sweet trails and so much more!


Tourists are not the only ones who can benefit from this unique guide to downtown, locals can use this as an opportunity to try new places and explore downtown's hidden treasures!


Your next adventure awaits for you downtown. Check out the guidebook and updated directory online, pick up a physical copy at the Visitor Information Center or request to have one directly sent to you.


Happy exploring!

Explore the 2024 Downtown Boulder Guidebook

2024 Student Banner Project

Now through April | Throughout the Pearl Street Mall

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The 12th annual Student Banner Project kicks off this week downtown! Each year, in partnership with Boulder Arts Week, artwork created by students from Columbine Elementary, Casey Middle School and Boulder High School are displayed on light poles along the Pearl Street Mall!


Explore these talented student's art interpretations to the thematic question, "What makes the community's future bright?". Be sure to check out all of the banners and download the student banner map to guide you!


A ceremony to celebrate the students will be held on Tuesday, March 19th at 4:30 PM on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall (by the Visitor Information Center). Stop by and show support for the featured student artists!

View Student Banner Map

Snow Much Fun AR Experiences

Interact with ARctic friends one last time before they return to the North Pole!

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Calling all AR explorers! From the East End's Shy Bumble to the West End's Frosty kARen and each block in between, the Snow Much Fun AR friends are heading back to the North Pole on January 31st!


Join in on the fun by scanning the special QR codes found on the Snow Much Fun signage found along the Pearl Street Mall. Once scanned, you will gain special access to AR Instagram filters that you are free to interact with! Place your favorite characters throughout the mall and make sure to tag us @downtownboulder!


Looking to explore off the mall? Head over to the Boulder Public Library District/Civic Area for more filters including glistening snowflakes and an adorably nosey nARwhal! Learn more here.


Happy AR-ing!

Explore Snow Much Fun AR Experiences

Boulder International Film Festival Presents: CineCHEF

Grab your tickets before they sell out!

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Photo: Boulder International Film Festival

Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) continues their 20th anniversary celebration through an array of extravagant events!


Celebrating Boulder's love of food and film, BIFF presents their CineCHEF event, Thursday, February 29th starting at 5:30 PM. This special culinary event highlights talented chefs throughout Boulder's restaurant scene - special shoutout to talented downtown chefs: Chef Rich Byers (Jill's Restaurant & Bistro), Chef Sheila Lucero (Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar), Chef Michael Bertozzi (The Kitchen American Bistro), Chef Bradford Heap (SALT) and Chef Jeremy McGinty (River & Woods)! Explore the entire list of featured chefs.


Dive into this delicious mix of food and film and be sure to purchase tickets before they sell out!

Reserve Tickets Here

DBP Annual Award Luncheon

Meet downtown's Rising Star Award honoree!

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DBP's Annual Awards Luncheon celebrates the incredible impact that businesses, organizations and individuals have on the downtown community. This year's recipient of the Rising Star Award is the amazing, Andrea Uzarowski, Owner of SΓΌti & Co.


Upon opening the shop in 2022, Andrea states in her small business spotlight, "I truly feel like this space found me. Being so close to Pearl Street is wonderful, but we still get our own tucked away corner of peace. My clientele are receptive to my vision for the shop and the story behind it. I feel so honored to be welcomed here with open arms."


Andrea's Scandinavian-style cafe embodies the warmth of downtown with it's inviting energy, delicious drinks and her delightful bites. Support Andrea's life work turned dream and stop by this East End treasure.

Meet Andrea
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Job Openings


Interested in working downtown? Many businesses are hiring!

Find Jobs!
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Shopping Specials


Winter 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!
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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!
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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!
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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

What is the name of this East End

ο»Ώplant shop?


Email your answer to

info@downtownboulder.org with the subject line "Found Downtown" by Feb. 6, for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Congrats to James, our last Found Downtown winner! The correct answer was: Hotel Boulderado!

I FOUND IT
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