First Annual Boulder
Roots & Blues Summit

May 13-15 | Boulder & Fox Theaters

Tickets are still available for the First Annual Boulder Roots & Blues Summit this weekend. The Fox & Boulder Theaters are excited to host a taste of roots & blues between the two venues for three days of live music by some of the finest musicians in the industry (including: Sheryl Crow, Leon Russell and Lucinda Williams). Join us at the Boulder Theater each day for the early shows, and then move to the Fox Theater for the late-night shows.

 

Learn More Here



Boulder Startup Week 2011

May 18-22 | Throughout Downtown

Five spring days full of lots of events, lots of people and lots of reasons to visit Boulder. The startups in town are rolling out the red carpet (so to speak), for talented developers, designers, UI/UX peeps, marketers and startup enthusiasts from around the country. You can RSVP for any of the events on the plancast page.  Nearly all the events are free, with the exception of Ignite Boulder - an event that will bring more than a thousand people together for a night of fast-paced creativity.

Click here to learn more






Noon Tunes 2011 |
Line-up Announced!

Noon to 1:30 p.m. | Fridays
1300 Block of Pearl Street
June 17 - August 19

We are pleased to announce the lineup for our summer lunchtime concerts on the famous Pearl Street Mall.  Grab your lunch and head outdoors while enjoying soulful tunes, upbeat rhythms and acoustic sounds by talented musicians from near and far.  Ten weeks of free concerts every Friday at noon in front of the Boulder County Courthouse beginning on June 17th.

Visit TunesatNoon.com to see the list and get them on your calendar now!

 




Hurdles Jewelry Re-Opens

Hurdle's Jewelry has officially re-opened after the fire damage in early March. With a wide variety of fine jewelry, including Swiss watches, designer jewelry, diamonds, custom jewelry, etc. Hurdle's has something for everyone. They are currently offering special pricing on discontinued Tag Heuer models. Please come in and enjoy their complimentary ring cleaning and checking services as you take a look at their newly remodeled store.

Learn more here

 



EnergySmart services are here for Downtown Boulder businesses!

Throughout May and June

 The City of Boulder is pleased to announce that FREE EnergySmart Assessments are being focused on downtown Boulder businesses in May and June!  EnergySmart is a suite of Boulder County-wide services that aims to take the hassle out of making your business more energy efficient and offers substantial rebates on energy retrofits.  Join over 400 Boulder businesses that have already taken advantage of the service!

 Schedule your assessment now at 877-505-6722 or signupbiz@EnergySmartYES.com.  For more information on EnergySmart services, please visit www.EnergySmartYES.com.





Hanuman Festival

June 16-19 | Throughout Downtown

Join your fellow yogis between June 16 - 19 for an unforgettable experience at the Hanuman Festival. Experience exceptional instruction from some of the best yoga instructors in the world, celebrate community and practice seva (selfless service) with opportunities to give back to the community. Musical performances will enhance your experience throughout the weekend. Raise your vibration and purchase tickets today.

Click here to learn more.

 




CBS Morning
On Why Boulder Is So Happy

Downtown Boulder was featured on the CBS Sunday Morning Show's May 8th segment: The Pursuit of Happiness. Check out Dave Query of Big Red F and DBI's own Sean Maher, as you learn what makes us all so...HAPPY!

Click here to watch the video segment.





B-Cycle Looking for Volunteers

Want to be part of the Boulder B-cycle Volunteer Street Team? They'd love your help serving as bike-share ambassadors and showing Boulder residents and visitors the B-cycle ropes.

Email boulderbcyclevolunteers@gmail.com if you're interested in volunteering or learning more about the opportunity. A lovely Boulder B-cycle T-shirt and FREE annual membership are included with 5+ hours of service.

Don't forget the offical launch of Boulder B-Cycle happens on Friday, May 20!




Play "Found Downtown"
& Win $25 Downtown Gift Card

Think you know Downtown Boulder? Tell us where this photo to the left was taken and your correct guess will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. 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, May 17. Winner will be notified on Wednesday, May 18.

Congratulations to our last newsletter winner, Carly Silberman, for correctly identifying the last Found Downtown.


Visit the Downtown Deals Page for Sales and Promotions from Downtown Businesses!



Elm & Oak

2037 13th St. | (303) 444-3723


Design Firm, Record Label, Clothing Line.

Elmandoak.com





Aveta Marketing
Contact: John Arnold
P.O. Box 1049 | (303) 532-1062

Aveta Marketing specializes in marketing advice and outsourced marketing solutions for small businesses and other organizations.

JohnArnold.com




Graphic.ly

Contact: Micah Baldwin
1919 14th St Ste. 319

Graphic.ly is an Internet Company that provides an immersive social experience and marketplace around digital comics and associated entertainment.

Graphicly.com



IsupportU
Contact: Greg Koeka
1825A Pearl St. | (303) 351-1787

ISupportU provides the best IT support in Boulder because they're people-centric. They'll not only solve your problem, but also explain how they did it and how you can prevent problems from happening in the future. Their team includes experts in computer repair, Mac repair, iPhone repair and business services. They also specialize in helping businesses leverage the cloud in general and Google Apps in particular, increasing efficiency and decreasing cost.

Isupportu.biz

Perfect for grads, coaches, teachers and anyone you really like, Downtown Boulder Gift Card. There are over 180 merchants and restaurants who accept the Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Here are the latest businesses to accept the card:

Lolita's Market
Pizzeria Locale
Green Piece Pipe & Hydro
Freddie's Hot Dogs

Buy one today!

Events in Downtown Boulder

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Friday, May 13, 2011

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Monday, May 16, 2011

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Click Here To See All Our Event Listings

Or Click Here To Submit Your Own Downtown Event!