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 15, 3 PM TOPIC: Books & Literary Finds Join Emily Cosentino Lee in conversation with Molly Wetta (Santa Barbara Public Library), Eric Kelley (The Book Den), and Teresa Taylor (Paradise Found) in this week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.

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Did you miss the last Downtown Business Spotlight? Watch it below! TOPIC: Arts & Crafts Hear Robin Elander in conversation with Andrew Rawls (The Crafter’s Library), Rachael Myles and Kelly Almeida (Board & Brush Creative Studio), and Sam Winkelmeyer (Art Essentials) in last week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.

Downtown Santa Barbara Mixer at The Crafter's Library! Date: Tuesday, June 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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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.

Women Self Defense Clinic with Rodrigo Clark 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 15, 2021, · 3 PM - 7:30 PM State Street between Canon Perdido & Figueroa

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!    Make sure to follow our new Instagram page and email Amy@DowntownSB.org if you would like to become a vendor!

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Last Call for Participation in the Downtown Santa Barbara Map & Guide is Monday, July 19 We have received a great response for participation in the annual Downtown Santa Barbara Map & Guide. The full color, highly utilized map is distributed to more than 134 locations throughout the region for visitors and locals alike to locate and visit your downtown businesses. Don’t miss out on having your business included! If you haven’t reserved your spot yet, email Erik Krueger at Erik@downtownsb.org ASAP and send in all digital assets no later than July 19 for inclusion.  Rates: $550 text only, $1000 text and color photo

Mayberries Opens at 923 State Street! Locally owned and operated Mayberries carry women's clothing for every age at affordable prices! There is always something in store for everyone!

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