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Lights of December Parade
Gift Cards Now Available at the Visitors Center
Annual Holiday Party
Downtown Boulder Awards Nomination
Holiday Festival of Trees
Kid's Corner: St. Nick's on the Bricks
Earthwood Gallery Invitation
DNCC Convention Conversation in Boulder
Website Tips and Tricks
Spotlight On: Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza

 

20th Annual Lights of December Parade
Join us on Saturday, Dec 1st at 6 p.m. for our wonderful hometown parade. In the parade will be non-profit, civic and business organizations. Also, KBCO's Ginger is hosting the reviewing stand at 14th & Walnut.

A big thank you to this year's parade sponsors: our presenting sponsor JVA Consulting Engineers as well as Tebo Development, City of Boulder Parking Services, The Camera and KBCO.

 

Gift Cards on Sale at The Visitors Center
Every day this holiday shopping season from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. you can purchase a gift card for your friends, family, employees and co-workers at the Downtown Visitors Information Center at 1300 Pearl St. Gift Cards are good at over 160 different merchants downtown. Remember you can always buy a gift card any time of day or night online, or by calling or stopping by our office during normal business hours.

 

Nominate for the Downtown Boulder Awards
Do you know someone in Downtown Boulder that is worthy of recognition? Of course you do! That's why we have the Downtown Boulder Awards! presented at the annual luncheon meeting on Jan 10th, 2008 at the Hotel Boulderado.

The awards honor outstanding efforts in the Downtown community. Past awards have recognized anything from window displays to creative marketing to exceptional property management. Be creative and nominate a business or colleague today. Email Jane Jenkins at jane@dbi.org.

 

Downtown Boulder Annual Holiday Party
On Thursday Dec. 6th, from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at
One Boulder Plaza (East Entrance by the Plaza) will play host to DBI's Holiday Party. So come celebrate the holidays with your downtown neighbors and enjoy great food, beverages, complimentary ice skating, and of course the Downtown Boulder Wheel of Fortune. RSVP online, or call the office (303.449.3774) to let us know you are coming.

 

Holiday Festival of Trees
Meals on Wheels of Boulder and the Boulder Flatirons Rotary Club are partnering again this year to host "Crocs Presents A Holiday Festival of Trees", a fundraiser benefiting the organizations' programs. The 2nd annual festival will be Sun, Dec 2, 2007, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Stadium Club at Folsom Field. Click here or call 303-441-3907 for more information

 

Kid's Corner: St. Nick's on the Bricks
Children of all ages can visit with Santa and get a free photo provided by The Camera with the jolly old man. Santa will be on the 1300 block of Pearl. In case of bad weather, Santa will move into the Downtown Boulder Visitor's Center. Santa will be out every Saturday through Dec 22 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

 

Earthwood Gallery Invitation
Ann and Ron Wilcocks, owners of the Earthwood Gallery invite you to their first meet-the-artist party at their new gallery. The party is on Friday, Dec 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1412 Pearl. As a special welcoming gift to Downtown Boulder, Inc. members, Earthwood is offering a 10% discount on everything in the gallery for you anytime on that Friday. 303-444-3838

DNCC Convention Conversation Series
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) will host the third in a series of community forums at 12 p.m. on Wed, Dec 5, 2007, at the event center and catering services company A Spice of Life (5706 Arapahoe Ave. - Flatirons Golf Course) RSVP to rsvp@demconvention.com or (720) DNC-2008.

 

Website Tips and Tricks
Did You Know …

You can find the events going on at a location in Downtown Boulder.

Try it...

  1. Go to www.boulderdowntown.com
  2. Type Boulder Theater in the search bar and hit Enter
  3. Under Listings Which Match "Boulder Theater", click on Boulder Theater
  4. All Upcoming Events at Boulder Theater will be listed down the left-hand side

Visit boulderdowntown.com and see all we have to offer!

 

 

NEW MEMBERS & OPENINGS
NEW MEMBERS

Earthwood Gallery
Contact: Ann and Ron Wilcocks

1412 Pearl St | (303) 444-3838
Earthwood Gallery is a niche award winning Colorado gallery that has opened a new location in Boulder. Earthwood represents a carefully selected, unique mix of American artists (including many from Colorado) and features fine art paintings, photography, art glass, ceramics, jewelry, metal art, fine woodworking and tapestries. .
www.earthwoodartisans.com

 

Chicos
Contact: Stacey Scudder

1215 Pearl St. | (303) 449-3381
Women's Clothing: A specialty retailer of private branded, sophisticated, casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories, and other non-clothing gift items.
www.chicos.com

 

NEW OPENINGS

FirsTier Bank
Contact: Chic Hall
2120 Broadway | (303) 464-6680
FirsTier is a locally owned bank committed to serving the Boulder Community with a team of experts who understand the local landscape. The bank provides the knowledge and understanding its customers in the Boulder Area demand and expect.
www.firstierbank.com


Great Awakening
Contact: Janna Hansen

1715 15th St. Suite A | (303) 544-9000
Premium espresso, coffee, tea, smoothies, treats, pastries, cold drinks and more.

 

SPOTLIGHT ON ...


Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza

The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza is located in the heart of downtown Boulder, one block off the historic Pearl Street Mall. The rink is surrounded by eclectic cafes, restaurants and shopping.

Enjoy outdoor ice skating and winter cheer with family & friends. Come visit us at The Ice Rink; where winter memories are made. Click here for more info, hours and location.

 

And for a limited time....


Buy a $50 Downtown Boulder Gift Certificate and receive Two Free Ice Rink Passes and a Downtown Boulder Pint Glass with Free Drink at The Walnut Brewery.

If you purchase $100 in Gift Cards we will throw in our New Downtown Boulder Gift Bag with the above goodies.

Click here
for the full promotion, rules, and details

 

 

 

Picture of the Week
Submit your own!

WHAT’S HAPPENING
Nov. 29th - Dec. 13th

This Weekend's Weather

Fri 37/28

Sat 46/20

Sun 41/20

For more information about an event, click on the title!

Thursday, Nov 29th, 2007
Besos Teams Up With Carriage House This Holiday Season
David Whyte @ Boulder Bookstore
Live Music @ Conor O'Neill's
Live Music @ Trilogy Wine Bar
Tartuffe by Upstart Crow Theater @ The Dairy Center

Friday, Nov 30th, 2007
Andy Warhol Factory Costume Party @ BMoCA
Flawless: Evolving Doors Dance Project @ The Dairy Center
Live Music @ Bookcliff Vineyards
Live Music @ Conor O'Neill's
Live Music @ Trilogy Wine Bar
Tartuffe by Upstart Crow Theater @ The Dairy Center

Saturday, Dec 1st, 2007
Lights of December Parade
Besos Teams Up With Carriage House This Holiday Season
Flawless: Evolving Doors Dance Project @ The Dairy Center
Historic Boulder's 24th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
Lemon Sponge Cake Contemp. Ballet Gala @ The Dairy Center
Live Music @ The Foundry
Live Music @ Trilogy Wine Bar
St. Nick on the Bricks
Tartuffe by Upstart Crow Theater @ The Dairy Center
Teen Film Night @ BMoCA
Visualizing Mahler @ Boulder Public Library

Sunday, Dec 2nd, 2007
Historic Boulder's 24th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet: The Community Project @ The Dairy
Live Jazz @ 7 on Pearl
Youssou N'Dour @ Boulder Theater

Tuesday, Dec 4th, 2007
Live Jazz and Wine @ 7 on Pearl
Live Music @ West End Tavern
Open Poetry and Acoustics Show @ Trident Cafe
Save the Snow ski adventure show @ Outdoor Divas

Wednesday, Dec 5th, 2007
Elevision Talk Show @ Trilogy
Mike Doughty @ Trilogy Wine Bar
Richie Furay @ Boulder Theater

Thursday, Dec 6th, 2007
Engage and Reflect: Member's Gala @ BMoCA
Men's Shopping Night @ Outdoor Divas
Downtown Boulder's Holiday Party

Friday, Dec 7th, 2007
Live Music @ Bookcliff Vineyards
Live Music @ Trilogy Wine Bar
Wendy Woo @ The Foundry

Saturday, Dec 8th, 2007
A Night of Improvisational Theatre @ The Dairy Center
Afternoon Tea @ Hotel Boulderado
Aimee Mann's 2nd Annual Christmas Show @ Boulder Theater
Dairy Center for the Arts Holiday Bash
Live Music @ The Foundry
Live Music @ Trilogy Wine Bar
St. Nick on the Bricks

Sunday, Dec 9th, 2007
3 plays in-a-day, 24hr Play Festacular @ The Dairy Center
Afternoon Tea @ Hotel Boulderado
Live Jazz @ 7 on Pearl

Tuesday, Dec 11th, 2007
An Evening with the TeaMaestro @ The TeaSpot
Live Jazz and Wine @ 7 on Pearl
Live Music @ West End Tavern
Open Poetry and Acoustics Show @ Trident Cafe

Thursday, Dec 13th, 2007
Richie Havens @ Boulder Theater
Tao Jones Band @ Trilogy Wine Bar

PROMOTIONS
Besos
ten20
The Cafe of Life & Bodywork Boutique
Eight Days A Week...
Fresh Produce
Rio Grande

NEW BUSINESSES

November
FirsTier Bank - Bank
Great Awakening - Coffee Shop
Boulder Nordic Sports - Nordic Ski Shop
Earthwood Galley - Art Gallery

October
First Western Trust Bank - Bank and Wealth Management
Yaki Maki Sushi - Sushi

September
Tee & Cakes- Apparel and Sweets
Oliv You & Me - Gourmet Food
Goldmine Vintage - Apparel The Envelope Please- Stationery, Cards, Invitations
Looney Ricks Kiss- Architects
Bolder World- Jewelry, Gifts, & Clothing

HOT RETAIL PROPERTY
The Tanner Building
1406 Pearl

(click the picture for info)

 

 

 

 

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