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St. Nick on the Bricks

Saturdays | December 10 and 17| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Every holiday season, Santa makes time in his busy schedule to visit with kids of all ages right here in Downtown Boulder! Join him (and Mrs. Claus) at the Visitor Information Center the next two Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Don't forget your wish list and bring a camera as photo ops are free and always encouraged!

Click here to learn more

 

Downtown Boulder Gift Guide

Find the perfect gift for the ones you love with our Downtown Boulder Gift guide. From puppets toand everything in between, there's something for everyone on your list. Copies are also availanle at the Visitor Information Center.

View the guide here

 

Downtown Boulder Gift Card Gift with Purchase

Ongoing until January 6 (while supplies last)

Make your holiday shopping fun and easy or get a little something extra for yourself. When you purchase a Downtown Boulder Gift Card for $50 or more, receive your choice of one complimentary Gift With Purchase (Downtown Boulder reusable tote or Downtown Boulder pint glass). One gift per person while supplies last! In person purchases only. (As an added bonus, spend $100 or more and receive both gifts!)

Our gift cards are good at over 180 shops and restaurants throughout Downtown Boulder!

Buy a gift card today!

Downtown Boulder's Festival of Trees:
Benefiting Meals on Wheels Boulder

Through December 16 at noon at participating businesses

This year, Downtown Boulder is proud to partner with Meals on Wheels Boulder to bring the Festival of Trees to the heart of the city! Between now and December 16 at noon, stop by the 12 downtown businesses who have decorated trees - from the Colorado Tree at Art Source International and the Holiday Book Tree at Boulder Book Store to the Cluttered Christmas Tree at Clutter and the Comfortable Shoe Tree at Pedestrian Shops and so much more! If you see a tree you like, go online to MOWBoulder.org and purchase raffle tickets ($5 ea) for your chance to win the tree of your dreams! The raffle will take place 3 p.m. on December 16 and winners will be notified by phone and/or email! (All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels Boulder)

See the decorated trees here.

Click here to learn more about the Festival of Trees

Downtown Green: Discover the Water-Energy Nexus

Did you know when you turn on a light bulb you are using water and when you wash your hands you are using energy? The City of Boulder has developed the Watts in the Water program to provide your business with a one-stop-shop for water and energy education and rebates. Visit bouldercolorado.gov/wattsinthewater for tips on how to save water, energy and money!

For additional savings, take the free and voluntary 10 for Change Challenge to reduce your businesses’ energy use by 10 percent. Registration only takes five minutes! Contact Vanessa Frambes, 10 for Change Program Manager, at 303-441-4191 or visit www.10forChange.net to learn more.

2012 DBI Annual Membership Renewals

Due January 1, 2012

For over 25 years, Downtown Boulder, Inc. has represented the interests of Downtown Boulder businesses. Please help us carry the momentum gained this year into next year and beyond. Your support helps us keep downtown vital, viable and vibrant. So please renew your membership today! Thank you for your support!

For a copy of your renewal, or to pay by credit card, call the Downtown Boulder office (303) 449-3774 or email Dave@dbi.org

Increase the value of your membership and advertise in the Downtown Boulder Membership Directory, half page ads start at only $125.00.

Find out more about DBI here.

City of Boulder Parking Garages donation collections for Toys for Tots

Through December 16

City of Boulder parking garages (except RTD location at Walnut & 14th St.) will serve as collection points for donations of toys and gifts given to disadvantaged children. Please drop off a new, unwrapped toy by Friday, December 16, for distribution in our community. Boulder Parking booths are attended Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until close.

Find a garage here.

Play "Found Downtown" & Win a $25 Downtown Gift Card & Our Free Gifts!

Think you know Downtown Boulder? Tell us where the photo to the left was taken and your correct guess will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card plus our two seasonal gifts. One winner will be chosen at random from the correct answers. One guess per person please.

Email your answer to info@dbi.org by Tuesday, December 13. Winner will be notified on Wednesday, December 14.

Congratulations to Jenny Wu for being our last Found Downtown winner (Pizzeria Locale).

  » New Businesses

Openspace Store

1911 11th St. | (303) 938-9604

Never search for apps again. Follow fun app collections that match your interests and to be notified when new apps are discovered or go on sale.

OpenSpaceStore.com

  » New DBI Members

Four Star Realty

Contact: Kristen Teel
1938 Pearl St. 200 | (303) 440-8200

Boulder and Boulder County Real Estate, Rentals, and Property Management

FourStarRealty.com

Oliverde

Contact: Kathy Kulesa
2027 Broadway | (303) 442-2199

Oliverde offers over 45 of the freshest extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars in a tasting bar format. Try our many flavors and take home something delicious! We have unique gifts and specialty items for birthdays, weddings, housewarming, anniversary or just to say "Enjoy The Ultimate Tasting Experience"  The freshest extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars from around the world.

OliverdeOil.com


  » Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011

FLIC Presents a Night of Oscar Nominated Shorts!

Paint "Lab on a Beach" @ Posh

Restaurant Employee Appreciation Days (15% Off) @ Marianna's L'Esthetique Medi Spa

THE MOVEMENT-ONE MAN JOINS AN UPRISING @ Boulder Theater

Thursday, Dec 8, 2011

Boulder Downtown Cocktail Tours

Hot Club de Rue Pearl @ Shug's Low Country Cuisine

Paint "Western Sky" @ Posh

Paint "Winter's Onset" @ Posh

Perfect Pairings with Local Author Erin Blakemore @ Boulder Book Store

Pyrographic Wood Burning Demo @ Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery

Threesome Thursdays @ Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

TREVOR HALL W/ PAPER BIRD @ Boulder Theater

Friday, Dec 9, 2011

Boulder Coffee and Pastry Tours

Downtown Dining Tour

Firefly Handmade Market @ Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Flamenco Show @ Laughing Goat Coffeehouse

Glory of Christmas @ First Presbyterian Church

Hot Club de Rue Pearl @ Shug's Low Country Cuisine

The Longest Day of the Year @ Shug's Low Country Cuisine

Saturday, Dec 10, 2011

Clockwork Crew @ Shug's Low Country Cuisine

Downtown Boulder Walking Tour

Downtown Dining Tour

Firefly Handmade Market @ Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Free mimosa when you paint "Morning in Paris" @ Posh

Gingerbread Tea benefitting There With Care @ St. Julien Hotel and Spa

Glory of Christmas @ First Presbyterian Church

Holiday Bazaar Tea @ Hotel Boulderado

Holiday Harps with Margot Krimmel @ Boulder Public Library’s Canyon Gallery & Theater

 

 

 

 

Holiday Performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors @ First United Methodist

Making Merry @ Dairy Center For The Arts

MINNESOTA TRIO BRINGS “STOMP-GRASS” TO BOULDER @ Laughing Goat Coffeehouse

Newton Natural Running Form Clinic @ Newton Running Lab

Paint "Fresh Snow" @ Posh

Paint with Santa Party @ Color Me Mine

Opening: SmithKlein Gallery presents Lyudmila Agrich @ SmithKlein Gallery

St. Nick on the Bricks (Free visits with Santa)

TRACE BUNDY: HOLIDAY CONCERT @ Boulder Theater

Visit With Santa @ Color Me Mine

Sunday, Dec 11, 2011

11TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION OF THE CHRISTMAS REVELS @ Boulder Theater

Family day painting "Santa Snowman" @ Posh

Firefly Handmade Market @ Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Gingerbread Tea benefitting There With Care @ St. Julien Hotel and Spa

Holiday Performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors @ First United Methodist

Closing: Kasa winter special celebration @ Kasa Japanese Grill & Bar

NFL Sunday ticket @ West End Tavern

Nutcracker Tea @ Hotel Boulderado

Thomas Kivi & Sarah Pray (MN) @ Laughing Goat Coffeehouse

Monday, Dec 12, 2011

Laurie Bassi -- "Good Company" @ Boulder Book Store

Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011

Achachay @ Shug's Low Country Cuisine

FACE HOLIDAY SHOW @ Boulder Theater

paint "Poppy Pleasure" @ Posh

Talia Segal Live at The Laughing Goat @ Laughing Goat Coffeehouse

Yoga -- Philosophy for Everyone @ Boulder Book Store