Wednesday, August 13, 2014
 
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» New DBI Members
» New Businesses

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  » News You Can Use

Don't Miss Our Summer Concert Series

Tonight, catch Euforquestra performing at Bands on the Bricks. Next Wednesday, August 20, don't miss the last Bands on the Bricks of the season, rescheduled from July 16, The Tripping Griswolds! The concerts are free and start at 7PM. Stop by early to check out the Beer, Wine & Margarita Garden opening at 5:30PM

Thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for the great season!

BandsOnTheBricks.com

 

Congratulations to IRONMAN Boulder Athletes!

Athletes and spectators from all over the world came together in Boulder on August 3 to partake in one of the world's most popular triathlons.

Boulder resident Justin Daerr (USA) and Danielle Kehoe (USA) each took home their first ever IRONMAN wins in comeback fashion with times of 8:20:26 and 9:19:54, respectively. Congratulations to all of the participants in this spectacular event!

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Pearl Street Stampedes

Thursday, August 28 | 7PM | 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall

The Pearl Street Stampedes march through Downtown Boulder the night before CU home football games. Hundreds of Buffs fans line the Pearl Street Mall to enjoy the sounds of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band and cheer on members of the CU football team and other special guests. This year, Stampedes head west on Pearl, then south on 11th Street, and then east on Walnut to the parking lot between Walnut Brewery and T|ACO on Walnut Street.

Pearl Street Stampedes will take place every Friday before home football games.

PearlStreetStampede.com

 


Boulder Craft Beer Festival

Saturday, August 23 | 12-5PM | West Central Park

Don't miss the inaugural Boulder Craft Beer Festival happening August 23rd! Tickets ($30 in advance; $35 at the door) include unlimited beer samples from 20 different Boulder County-based breweries and a commemorative sampling shot glass. The festival includes live music and food for purchase. Please join us for this first-of-its-kind event in Boulder!

BoulderCraftBeerFest.com

Buy tickets here

Save The Date: Fall Fest

September 19 - September 21
Friday: 5-10PM
Saturday: 11AM-10PM
Sunday: 11AM-5PM

Mark your calendars for Downtown Boulder’s Fall Fest, featuring local food and microbrews, music, children’s entertainment/carnival and more than 30 artisan booths along the Pearl Street Mall.

BoulderFallFest.com

USA Pro Cycling Challenge: Stage 7 Start

Saturday, August 24 | Throughout Downtown Boulder

On August 24th, stage 7 of the 2014 USA Pro Cycling Challenge will kick off at noon at 18th & Pearl streets! The race will circle around downtown a couple of times then through Golden and over Lookout Mountain, finishing with three circuits around Downtown Denver. The race is the largest spectator event in Colorado history and one of the largest sporting events to ever take place in the United States. Spectators will see Olympians, World Champions and Tour de France competitors.

Click here for information about the Kid's Challenge & Race

Click here for spectator information 

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tulip bulbs

Tulip Bulb Giveaway

Monday, August 25 | 11AM | 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall

City of Boulder's Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual tulip bulb give-away for residents. One bag per Boulder resident and a small monetary donation is requested. City of Boulder's Parks and Recreation staff change the variety and color of the tulips planted on the Pearl Street Mall every year to provide a unique and impressive display each spring. Mall tulips are imported directly from Holland.

Learn more here

Play "Found Downtown" on Instagram!

Think you know Boulder like the back of your hand?

Click the picture on the left for our Instagram, tell us where the photo was taken and you could win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. One winner will be chosen at random each newsletter.

Email your answer to info@dbi.org by Monday, August 25, 2014 with Found Downtown in the subject line. The winner will be notified by Tuesday, August 26, 2014.

Congratulations to Kristen Leal, winner of the last Found Downtown! (Todd Reed)

» New Businesses

PMG Wine Bar

2018 10th St. | (303) 786-8585

PMG is a new family-style wine bar where people can enjoy wine in an informal setting. The 60-seat, exposed-brick dining room, outdoor patio, and open kitchen will provide an unpretentious environment for enjoying and sharing wine.

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Angie Star

Angie Star Jewelry

1515 Walnut St. | (720) 565-0288

Angie Star Jewelry is one of Boulder’s favorite jewelry design studios, showcasing unique custom collections for everyday or special occasions.  All of the jewelry is happily handcrafted with recycled materials & lots of love in store by local artisans.

Angie Star

Catalyst Communications

1807 Pearl St. | (303) 444-5545

Catalyst has been serving the outdoor industry for a decade and now offers its marketing tools in the snow sports and running industries as well. Over the years, Catalyst has helped thousands of small businesses create award-winning marketing.

Angie Star

Front Range Anglers

2344 Pearl St. | (303) 494-1375

Front Range Anglers fly shop is located on historic Pearl Street, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Boulder, Colorado.  They offer guided fly fishing trips for trout in Boulder, along the Front Range, and they specialize in fly fishing trips into Rocky Mountain National Park.

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