Tulip Fairy & Elf Parade at
Children's Day at Boulder

April 30 | 11:15 a.m. | 1400 Block of Pearl St.

Bring your kids down to the bricks or Downtown Boulder's Tulip Fairy and Elf Parade!

This year, the Parade will kick off Colorado Children's Day at Boulder!  Join the Tulip Fairy and all her friends for a parade around Pearl Street Mall - click here for parade route. And don't forget to bring your camera for photos with the Tulip Fairy during Colorado's Children's Day at Boulder(Please note there is no school for the BVSD on Friday, April 30.) Children's Day officially starts at noon and runs until 4 p.m.

In the case of rain, Children's Day will be rescheduled for May 8. Check the DBI website for details.

Click here to learn more!



Limited Edition Taste of Pearl Posters Available

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Sunday for the inaugural Taste of Pearl! We hope you had as much fun as we did!

Stop by the Visitor Information Center on 13th and Pearl or the DBI office to pick up a limited edition poster to commemorate the event.

The poster is 18" x 24" & $15. Only a few left!

For more information, visit TasteofPearl.com

Be sure to check out photos from the event!

 



Boulder Ballet / Mother's Day

May 9 | 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. | Boulder Theater

Treat mom or the kiddos to Mother's Day at the ballet. Boulder Ballet is performing two special showings of Sleeping Beauty, May 9, with available brunch deals from the 14th Street Bar and Grill.

Follow Downtown Boulder, Inc. on Twitter and Facebook for a chance to win two free tickets!

Click here for a preview of Sleeping Beauty.

Purchase tickets at BoulderBallet.org

 


 



Downtown Businesses Make Appearance in Leeds' Magazine

Pick up the Spring 2010 issue of Portfolio, the Leeds' School of Business publication and you will find three Downtown Boulder business partners. Read how KuCha owners Rong Pan and Qin Liu (p.8) and Hotel Boulderado's Director of Sales and Marketing Beverly Silva (p. 25), started from the ground up to become successful downtown community members.

Read more here...

 

Going Green Downtown

Become a more energy-efficient business with the help of Boulder County's PACE. Contact a team member directly or check out their list of resources available on the DBI website!

Click here to learn more!

 

KidLinks Golf Tournament

May 26 | Lake Valley Golf Course

Tee up for the 18th Annual KidLinks tournament! The tournament benefits the KidLinks program at Boulder Community Hospital, a unique summer program for children with special needs where they are encouraged to improve self-esteem and develop a sense of self-expression.

Click here for the entry form and more info.

 


Downtown Boulder Gift Cards Make Great Gifts for Grads and Moms!

This year, CU graduation and Mother's Day fall on the same weekend - so why not make it easy on yourself and purchase a Downtown Boulder Gift Card to congratulate that special grad or thank your mom and favorite professors. Gift cards are available online as well as at the Visitor Information Center and DBI office and are good at 175 participating locations!

More information here







Meals on Wheels
909 Arapahoe, Ste 121 | (303) 441-3907
Contact: Sally Sandoe
Our mission is to provide nutritious meals to residents of Boulder who need our service, regardless of age or income.

www.mowboulder.org




We would like to welcome the following businesses to the Downtown Boulder Gift Card Program:

Wenger Swiss Army

Two Sole Sisters

Saxy's Cafe

These businesses are just a few of the 175 merchants who accept the Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Buy one today!





H Theory Salon
Contact: Ann Castro
1537 Pearl Street | (303) 449-4453

H Theory Salon located in the heart of Downtown Boulder Colorado features stylists with over 20 years experience specializing in cuts, color, and styling as well as our in house esthetician covering all your skin care needs from waxing to facials and microdermabrasion.

www.boulderhairsalon.com


 



Starfish (new location)
Contact: Alex and Krista Rogers
1136 Pearl Street | (303) 443-2331


A jewelry and accessories boutique with stunning lines from the East Coast to Denmark, it also has the largest selection of "Pandora" jewelry in Colorado. Check them out at their new space on Pearl!

www.starfishboulder.com

 


Wenger
Contact: Rudy DeSousa
1122 Pearl Street| (303) 442-0070

Wenger®, maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife, introduces its flagship store to house the complete line of lifestyle and performance footwear, legendary Swiss Army pocket knives, watches, everyday and technical backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, luggage, computer cases, and travel kits. Every Wenger® product authentically delivers reliable multi-functional performance solutions.

www.wengerna.com








Shoe Fly
Contact: Jeff Shapiro
947 Pearl Street | (303) 443-SHOE 7463

Since 1999 Shoe Fly has offered an unparalleled collection of women's fashion forward footwear and accessories including hard to find brands, limited edition styles, and more colors than a rainbow ..
Walk in .. Fly out!

Shoe Fly Facebook Page

 




Boulder Organic Pizza
Contact: Chris Odde
1175 Walnut Avenue | (303) 999-3833


The BOP, Boulder Organic Pizzeria, has just opened its doors. The menu features fresh, sustainable and local ingredients and fine Southern Italian food and drinks. Featuring $10 lunch specials, many delicious gluten-free options, happy hour specials, and late-night drinks and tapas.

www.boulderbop.com





Dish (Open for Breakfast)
Contact: Brian Benham
1918 Pearl Street | (720) 565-5933

Dish is a gourmet eatery located on Pearl Street. We offer unique sandwiches using the very best ingredients, delicious prepared foods, and specialty foods such as cured meats, farmstead cheeses, imported olive oils, vinegars and pasta!

Now open for breakfast!

www.dishgourmet.com

Events in Downtown Boulder

April 29 - May 06, 2010

Wednesday, Apr 28, 2010

Thursday, Apr 29, 2010

Friday, Apr 30, 2010

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Monday, May 3, 2010

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Thursday, May 6, 2010