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Bands on the Bricks Finale

Wednesday | August 17 | 7- 9 p.m.

For one last Wednesday night we invite you to come down and enjoy the magic of the Pearl Street Mall on a sweet summer evening. The Rebecca Folsom Band will end our Bands on the Bricks series this year with their rocking and sultry sounds. Come early and partake of the beer/wine/margarita garden starting at 5:30 p.m.

Visit BandsontheBricks.com to learn more

Bike Rally! Tonight at 6:40 p.m., Boulder bike fans are holding a rally before our Bands on the Bricks to show the Pro Cycling Challenge we want them HERE next year! Come show your support!

Fashions Night Out

September 8 | 6 - 10 p.m.

On the evening of September 8 from Manhattan to Milan, fashonistas from all walks of life will come together to celebrate fashion.  This year, Downtown Boulder proudly joins over 250 U.S. cities and 16 international cities for the third year of this unprecedented global initiative. Downtown Boulder's celebration of Fashion's Night Out (FNO) kicks off with a surprise event that will take place on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall (in front of the County Courthouse) starting at 6 p.m.  
 
Following the kickoff, 16 businesses will host official FNO events.  Attendees will enjoy everything from fashion shows, live music and DJ's, to food & wine, trunk shows and amazing giveaways & gifts with purchase.  

Learn more at FashionsNightOutBoulder.com

Business Improvement District
Board of Directors Openings
 

Property owners, tenants, business owners and professionals who are interested in helping maintain Downtown Boulder as a premier business, cultural and entertainment destination are encouraged to apply for three Board of Director's openings with Downtown Boulder's BID.

Learn more in our press release here and apply online here.

Boulder International Fringe Festival Underway!

Various times for different events | August 17- 28 | Throughout Downtown Boulder


The 6th annual Boulder International Fringe Festival brings its signature style of art and culture to downtown starting this week. From Wednesday on, areas around Pearl Street will become a hub of performances, storytelling, dance, cinema, visual art and more.

For more information, visit BoulderFringe.com

 

BMoCA Annual Fundraiser: Illuminations

Friday | September 16 | 6:30 p.m.

The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art's Annual Fundraiser is coming soon, so get your tickets to experience live music, food and drink at Boulder's home for art. The evening will feature live and silent auctions, contemporary art, luxury travel, adventure packages and more. Proceeds benefit BMoCA's exhibitions and education programs.

Learn more here

Noon Tunes featuring Kathryn Mostow

Friday | August 19 | 1300 Block of Pearl St. | 12 p.m.

Join us for our final Noon Tunes of the summer season with signer/songwriter Kathryn Mostow. Often compared to such artists as Eva Cassidy, Joan Baez, and Dar Williams, Kathryn's songs "speak of hope, faith and desire despite the cynicism of our times." Free, on the bricks in the front of Boulder County Courthouse.

Learn more here

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3rd and Vine Design

Contact: Connie Brunner
1815 Pearl Street | (970) 846-5918

3rd and Vine Design is a home furnishing shop that is anything but ordinary. Chock full of eclectic finds, ranging from pre loved to the latest trends, it is like none other in Boulder. They seek out all areas of furnishings, ranging from a brightly colored box of matches to a luxurious goose down sofa, to help our customers find the love of their lives, re-evaluate their previous design ideas, and consider our store a fresh outlook on the design process. They see their furnishings not as mere items, but pieces of the puzzle that will magically complete the picture in someone's home.

Cured

Contact: Will Frischkorn
1825 b Pearl Street | (720) 352-2331

Cured, Boulder's Cheese Shop, offers a carefully chosen selection of artisan cheeses, cured meats, locally farmed produce, freshly baked breads, to-go sandwiches, and a host of olive oils, vinegars, mustards, chocolates, and gourmet goods. Cured Wines completes the package with value and special occasion wines, local beers and Colorado-made spirits. Cured builds to order complete picnic baskets, cheese and meat trays and fresh sandwich platters for our downtown business neighbors. Come visit them and see what Boulder has been missing!

www.CuredBoulder.com

Sweet Boulder

Contact: Robert Eastman
2027 Broadway | (720) 583-1843

Come visit Sweet Boulder, a new shop that hosts a variety of sweets, gifts, and party supplies for all ages. They also offer balloons for any special event, and a private party room for your next birthday party. Sweet Boulder is a locally owned and operated business with an emphasis on community, great service, and a unique product mix. They are proud to be a part of the Downtown Boulder community and welcome you to Sweet Boulder!

  » Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011

Bands on the Bricks @ 1300 Block of Pearl

Boulder County Farmers' Market @ Boulder County Farmers' Market

Opening: HAAN Dances 12 @ 12 @ 1300 Block of Pearl

Lesley Kernochan w/her band featuring: Garrett Sayers, Ryan @ Trident Booksellers and Cafe

Marketing Cleanse: Align and Focus Your Internet Strategy @ Broadway Suites/Office Partners

Paint "Tulip Song" @ Posh

Pedal Chasers

Tebo Children's Train @ Wells Fargo

Ten Dollar Pony at Laughing Goat Coffee House, Pearl St. @ 1047 Pearl St

Wednesday Gatherings @ Savory Spice Shop

West End Tavern: Late Night Drink Specials @ West End Tavern

Your Natural Medicine Cabinet @ Rebecca's Herbal Apothecary & Supply

Closing: Bands on the Bricks

Thursday, Aug 18, 2011

A Joyous Band @ Trident Booksellers and Cafe

Baubles & Beads Jewelry Trunk Show @ hip consignment

Katharine Mcguinness @ St. Julien Hotel and Spa

Paint "Starry Night" @ Posh

Peace Love and Improv @ Trident Booksellers and Cafe

PechaKucha Night

Tebo Children's Train @ Wells Fargo

West End Tavern: Late Night Drink Specials @ West End Tavern

Friday, Aug 19, 2011

A Joyous Band @ Trident Booksellers and Cafe

Boulder Walking Tours

Center Stage Live at One Boulder Plaza @ The Rib House

Common Pitch @ Boulder Theater

Downtown Dining Tour

Grand Opening - Shug's Shack

Gretchen Troop Band w/Mark Diamond at the Grand Opening @ Shug's Low Country Cuisine

Hot Blues Cold Brews @ One Boulder Plaza

Noon Tunes @ 1300 Block of Pearl

OPEN WALL @ Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Paint "Bluebird" @ Posh

West End Tavern: Late Night Drink Specials @ West End Tavern

Closing: Young Artists at Work: Summer Session @ Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Closing: Noon Tunes

 

 

Saturday, Aug 20, 2011

Boulder County Farmers' Market @ Boulder County Farmers' Market

Boulder International Fringe Festival

Boulder Nites Classic @ Pearl from 11th to 14th Street

Boulder Walking Tours

Free Mimosa while painting "Birds in a Blue Green World" @ Posh

Grand Opening - Shug's Shack

Gretchen Troop Band w/Mark Diamond at the Grand Opening @ Shug's Low Country Cuisine

Newton Natural Running Form Clinic @ Newton Running Lab

Olivia Rudeen & The Wandering Souls @ Laughing Goat Coffeehouse

One Joyous Act @ Trident Booksellers and Cafe

Outdoor Cinema: "Monty Python & The Holy Grail" @ Boulder Outdoor Cinema

Paint "Aspens" @ Posh

Peace Love and Improv! @ Trident Booksellers and Cafe

Shugs Presents Felonius Smith Trio @ Shug's Low Country Cuisine

Skippyjon Jones Storytime @ Boulder Book Store

West End Tavern: Late Night Drink Specials @ West End Tavern

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