Wednesday, March 11, 2015
 
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Taste of Pearl

Taste of Pearl

Sunday, April 19 | 2 - 6PM | Throughout Downtown

Taste of Pearl tickets are on sale!

Taste of Pearl showcases the talents of some of Boulder's most renowned restaurants & chefs.  Now one of the state's most prestigious culinary events, Taste of Pearl is celebrating its sixth anniversary pairing 15 Boulder restaurants with 15 Colorado wineries.  The tastings will be hosted in 15 of downtown Boulder's best boutiques and galleries

Tickets are $65. Visit TasteofPearl.com to learn more!

New this year: purchase the VIP Experience for $75 to enjoy early check in and a coffee and dessert reception.

Win a Trip to the Western Slope: Audi Quiz Getaway Promotion

To celebrate Taste of Pearl 2015, Downtown Boulder has teamed up with Audi Boulder, the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau, and Two Rivers Winery & Chateau for a VIP Experience Getaway Promotion to the Western Slope.

Visit Audi Boulder's Facebook page to take a quiz to find out which Audi best represents your lifestyle. Enter your email address to be entered in the drawing.

The grand prize includes a three day loan of an Audi, a two night stay at Two Rivers Winery & Chateau, and a VIP tasting experience. (Special thanks to our friends at the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau.)

Click here to take the quiz and enter the getaway.

Boulder Arts Week

March 27 - April 4 | Throughout Boulder

Boulder Arts Week (BAW) is a citywide event highlighting the community’s distinguished arts and cultural programming. This programming includes art walks, First Friday, exhibitions, performances, dance, music, theatre, artist demonstrations, lectures, readings and symposia. BAW draws tens of thousands of attendees, and hundreds of venues, arts organizations and artists participate. Visit www.boulderartsweek.org for more information.

During Boulder Arts Week, visit the Pearl Street Mall and check out the light pole banners designed by Columbine Elementary, Casey Middle and Boulder High School students - and then go online to vote for your favorite - the banner with the most votes will be crowned this year's People's Choice award winner. 

Newton Running Open House

TODAY, March 11 at 6PM | 1222 Pearl Street

Newton Running, a leader in performance running shoes, officially opens its new flagship store to the public on March 14, bringing with it a unique culture and engaging consumer experience to Pearl Street. To celebrate, Newton Running is hosting an open house tonight after 6 p.m. Please stop by and welcome them to the Pearl Street Mall (next to Bayleaf on the 1200 block).

Save the Date: Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival

April is fast approaching and that means that the Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival is almost here!

Spring arrives in Downtown Boulder on Sunday, April 26 from 1 - 5pm when the beautiful, colorful Tulip Fairy, along with pint-sized fairies and elves, parade around the Pearl Street Mall ‘welcoming the tulips’.  This much beloved springtime tradition features special events and activities for girls and boys and thousands of tulips that adorn the world renowned Pearl Street Mall throughout the spring season.

TulipFairyFestival.com

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, March 23, 2015 with Found Downtown in the subject line. The winner will be notified by Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

Congratulations to Dennis Ristow, winner of the last Found Downtown! (Pizza Colore)

» New Businesses

Endurance Conspiracy

1717 Pearl St. | (720) 542-3137

Endurance Conspiracy is an athlete owned and managed company inspired by and built around the outdoors & endurance sports culture. We consider EC to be more than just a brand – we’re a laid-back lifestyle..with soul.  We make stuff for people that enjoy getting outside, who line up to do battle on the weekends, cyclists, runners, triathletes, surfers, parents, kids and everyone else in search of something that looks good and represents what they're about. 

EnduranceConspiracy.com

 

Newton Running

1222 Pearl St. | (303) 494-0321

Newton Running Lab/Active Imprints is a locally owned Boulder business featuring the Newton Running shoes and Active Imprints custom-made orthotics. Newton Running shoes were developed to make your feet think they are barefoot. The Action/Reaction Technology and running with a midfoot/forefoot gait help you run smoother, more efficiently, faster and with less injury.

NewtonRunning.com

» New Members

Organic Sandwich

Corner of 16th & Pearl | (720) 639-3986

Our mission is simply to provide gourmet, local sandwiches with food that tastes real. We debuted at the Boulder Farmers' Market in 2014 which allowed us to develop relationships with the local farmers and entrepreneurs resulting in a menu filled with local products, including fresh produce, bread, kombucha, water kefir, jam and honey.  Creating fresh, gourmet, organic sandwiches. Organic Sandwich Company is all about the sandwich with the belief that taste is just as important as the quality and source of food.

OrganicSandwichCompany.com

Green Rush Cafe

2018 Broadway | (720) 550-7979

Green tea and rice experts bringing the finest tea and rice to this side of the pacific. The Green Rush Cafe chooses to take the conscious approach to food. Careful attention is paid to all the ingredients in the food and drinks that are served. Assuring you not only the "cleanest" food available but also the tastiest.

GreenRushCafe.com

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