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An Epicurian Adventure: Taste of Pearl Tickets On Sale Now

Sunday, April 13 | 2-6PM | Throughout Downtown

Taste of Pearl marks a unique collaboration between 15 Downtown Boulder boutiques/galleries, some of Boulder’s most celebrated restaurants and the state’s thriving wine industry. The event features a delectable array of offerings from 15 local restaurants paired with 15 Colorado wineries.

On Sunday, April 13 attendees will stroll throughout downtown – in and out of well known businesses while tantalizing their taste buds with offerings from some of Boulder’s most well recognized and award winning restaurants and sipping on Colorado wines produced from Boulder to the Western Slope.

Tickets are limited and the event is expected to sell out! Purchase tickets ($75) at: TasteOfPearl.com

Boulder Arts Week

March 28-April 6, 2014 | Throughout Boulder

2014 marks the inaugural year for Boulder Arts Week!

Boulder Arts Week is Boulder's first large-scale, inclusive celebration of our community's vibrant arts and cultural offerings. This city-wide event will highlight Boulder's distinguished arts and cultural programming and will include: art walks, First Friday celebrations, exhibitions, performances, dance, music, theatre, artist demonstrations, lectures, readings, and symposia.

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. Click here for details.

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Interested in volunteering? Click here.

Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival

Sunday, April 27 | 1-5PM | 1300 & 1400 Block of Pearl Street Mall

Join the Tulip Fairy as she and her pint-sized helpers celebrate the tulips that adorn the Pearl Street Mall. The event includes live stage performances, face painting, free activities for children and more! The not-to-be-missed Tulip Fairy Parade will begin at 3:30 pm, leaving from the performance stage in front of the county courthouse.

We need event volunteers! Interested? Click here.

TulipFairyParade.com

Downtown Boulder's Social Media Breakfast Success!

The sixth annual Social Media Breakfast-Presented by Guaranty Bank, took place on March 18th at Rembrandt Yard. Downtown businesses shared their success stories and thoughts on best practices for social media while enjoying breakfast catered by The Cup. Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Special thanks to our panel of speakers:
Cody Helander- Newton Running Company
Peter Hoglund- Frasca Food & Wine
Nod Norkus- Nod & Rose Storehouse
Casey Berry- Two Hands Paperie
Brian Wood- Tee & Cakes
Michelle Knezovich- Free People
Nikki Zuccarello- Free People
Moderator: Bing Chou- Quick Left

Boulder County Farmers' Market Starts Saturday, April 5!

Saturdays, April 5-November 22 | 8AM-2PM
Wednesdays, May 7-October 1 | 4-8PM

The Boulder County Farmers' Market begins its 2014 season on April 5th with plenty of locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses and wines sold by the farmers that produce them.

Support local farmers and business owners while enjoying the most delicious fresh produce you can find!

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, April 7, 2014 with Found Downtown in the subject line. The winner will be notified by Tuesday, April 8, 2014.

Congratulations to JoAn Knudson, winner of the last Found Downtown! (Pasta Jay's)

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Zeal! Food For Enthusiasts

1710 Pearl Street | (720) 708-6309

You have a passion for healthy eating and a high-energy lifestyle. You savor whole fresh ingredients, served as simple combinations. You don’t believe in processed food. You do believe in superb ingredients that are transcendentally delicious and really, really good for you. You also appreciate an environment that caters to you... not a preconceived notion regarding how much of a hurry you are in. Sometimes you like to “grab-and-go,” and sometimes you like to relax with your favorite beverage and be served in a relaxed setting. You enthusiastically get it. We call it “Food for Enthusiasts"... you’ll call it Zeal.

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Rocky Mountain Anglers

1904 Arapahoe Avenue | (303) 447-2400

Local fly shop with an emphasis on beginner instruction, classes, and guided trips. Full service fly shop and outfitters.   

Website contains information on fishing reports, fishing blog, classes and kids camp information, guide trip information, hours of operation.

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