Sunday, November 13 | 1-5 p.m. | Pearl Street Mall
Enjoy in-store special events and giveaways as you rediscover jewelry, home furnishings and other treasures while exploring 12 fabulous downtown business.
Visit all of the participating businesses during the event for a chance to win a $100 Downtown Boulder Gift Card! Simply have each business owner or store manager initial their box on the Restyle Passport. Turn the completed passport into the last store you visit.

Winner will be contacted via email and/or phone on November 15! Only completed passports will be eligible for the random drawing!
Learn More Here
Switch on the Holidays
Saturday, November 19 | 5 p.m. | 1300 Block of Pearl
This season, Downtown Boulder will shine brighter than ever when Santa “switches” on the lights. With a holiday performance by Boulder Chorale, Boulder’s premium community chorus, which will be followed by Santa counting down to the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse, the Pearl Street Mall and the star on Flagstaff Mountain.
Then follow Tweedle’s the Elf and the Fairview High drum corps over to the Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza for Light up the Ice skating performances and stay for $5 skate night (6:30 – 10:00 p.m.).
e are still looking for volunteers! Email events@dbi.org if you’re interested!
Learn more here
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 26 | Throughout Downtown
Shop Small…It’s Going to Be HUGE! First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now, there’s Small Business Saturday! On November 26, shop and dine in our vibrant downtown. A day dedicated to supporting local businesses.
Also, several of your favorite businesses will be participating in a Winter Sidewalk Sale and offering special savings & incentives! The Sidewalk Sale runs November 25-27. Check individual businesses for additional details.
For more information about Small Business Saturday, visit the Facebook page
Downtown Boulder Gift Card Holiday Gift with Purchase
November 21- January 6 | DBI Office
This year, purchase a Downtown Boulder Gift Card for $50 or more between Nov. 21 and Jan. 6 and 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!)
Hard to buy for? Not anymore! Gift cards are good at over 180 merchants throughout Downtown.
Buy a gift card today!
Downtown Boulder’s Festival of Trees:
Benefiting Meals on Wheels Boulder
November 19 – December 16
This holiday season, DBI has partnered with Meals on Wheels Boulder to bring the Festival of Trees downtown! Starting November 19 through December 16, 11 amazingly decorated trees will be on display in downtown businesses. Each tree will be available to win through a raffle drawing. Raffle tickets for each tree will be available ($5 each) at Meals on Wheels. All proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels.
The public can purchase raffle tickets for a specific tree and/or for as many trees as they would like the chance to win. The drawing will be held December 16 and the winners will be notified by phone or email. A listing of the participating businesses can be found here
Photographed: the Pedestrian Shops’ Comfortable Shoe Tree (worth over $4000).
Learn more here
Girls Night Out benefiting Parenting Place
Wednesday November 16 | 5:00-9:00 p.m. | Rembrandt Yard | 1301 Spruce St.

Support Parenting Place and join them at the annual Ecomama Girls Night Out with eco-friendly shopping from local vendors, food, drink and fun!

This year they are placing the spotlight on the EcoMama in all of us. Whether you are a mother, have a mother, or love the mother earth, our vendors will have something unique for you! Donate $30 to the parenting place for tickets.

Click here to learn more and reserve your ticket today.

Free Tickets to eTown!

eTown rings in the holiday season with a special live radio show taping featuring Grammy Award-winner Mark O’Connor and his band Hot Swing!, along with singer/songwriter Matt Wertz.

Be one of the first 50 people to contact eTown about this event, and you’ll win a pair of tickets to be part of the studio audience this Tuesday November 15, 7 p.m. at the Boulder Theater.

Send an email to info@etown.org with the subject line “DBI supports eTown” for your chance to win.

Have Thanksgiving Dinner Downtown!

November 24 | Select Downtown Restaurants

No plans for Thanksgiving dinner? Join one of our downtown restaurants for a delicious Thanksgiving feast.

Head to Ted’s Montana Grill and enjoy Ted’s Traditional Roast Turkey & Dressing – three courses of classic American tradition.

Jill’s at the St. Julien will be holding a Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch as well as a Thanksgiving dinner.

Q’s Boulder will be serving Thanksgiving dinner from 3pm – 8pm offering a 3 course menu for $50 per person.

Check out our full list of Downtown dining options here.

Downtown’s one and only ice rink is opening on Friday!!

Friday, November 11 | One Boulder Plaza

The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza will be opening this Friday, November 11 and will stay open until mid February.

The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza is located in the heart of downtown Boulder, one block off the historic Pearl Street Mall. The rink is surrounded by eclectic cafes, restaurants and shopping. Enjoy outdoor ice skating and winter cheer with family & friends.

Parties, lesson and broomball are all available. Find out more here.

Play “Found Downtown” & Win $25 Downtown Gift Card

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. 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, November 15. Winner will be notified on Wednesday, November 16.

Congratulations to Anna Hansen for being our last Found Downtown winner (Atlas Purveyors Window).

» New Businesses

Artist’s Proof

915 Pearl St | (303) 359-8543

Besides hosting the latest in contemporary Asian art at the gallery, Artist’s Proof also provide sourcing and consultancy services for residential, commercial and corporate art needs. The consultancy represents established and emerging contemporary artists from Asia, whose works are collected by major art investors and corporations. From oil paintings to sculptures and prints, it hosts a plethora of styles and genres for varying tastes and budget with a mission to ensure that the art enhances every space.

apartconsultancy.com

» Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Nov 9, 2011

Boulder 2140 – Young Professionals – Fall Professional Development Bash @ St. Julien Hotel and Spa

Megan Slankard & Jeff Campbell Dual U.S. Tour @ Laughing Goat Coffeehouse

Paint “Framed Beauty” @ Posh

Sam Brower — “Prophet’s Prey” @ Boulder Book Store

Warren Miller Entertainment Presents: Like There’s No Tomorrow @ Boulder Theater

Thursday, Nov 10, 2011

Amanda Marie Ploegsma Expert Talks @ Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Boulder Downtown Cocktail Tours

Congressman Polis and Foundry Group’s Jason Mendelson at Global Biz Forum @ Boulder Chamber of Commerce

hip Mad Dash Lunch Hour Special @ hip consignment

Journeys to Tantric Bliss Workshop @ West End Plaza

Paint “Night Drinks” @ Posh

Threesome Thursdays @ Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

Warren Miller Entertainment Presents: Like There’s No Tomorrow @ Boulder Theater

Friday, Nov 11, 2011

Awareness Night @ SmithKlein Gallery

Boulder Coffee and Pastry Tours

Boulder Walking Tour

Charles Neville @ Shug’s Low Country Cuisine

Club B Presents Guys in Ties, Girls in Pearls @ Hotel Boulderado

Downtown Dining Tour

First Bite Boulder

Paint “Western Sky” @ Posh

Paint, Pattern & Print @ Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Pearl Street Stampede

Warren Miller Entertainment Presents: Like There’s No Tomorrow @ Boulder Theater

White Space @ Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Saturday, Nov 12, 2011

Becoming Irresistible – Full Day Workshop @ West End Plaza

Boulder County Farmers’ Market @ Boulder County Farmers’ Market

Catch the Ride (Free Banjo Billy Bus) to CU @ West End Tavern

Christkindlmarket at Sacred Heart of Jesus School @ Sacred Heart of Jesus Church & School

Creative Recycling Festival

Downtown Dining Tour

First Bite Boulder

Free mimosa when you paint “Morning in Paris” @ Posh

Gobbler’s Date Night @ Color Me Mine

Newton Natural Running Form Clinic @ Newton Running Lab

Paint “Chautauqua Resolute Loner” @ Posh

Pendred Noyce — “Lost in Lexicon” @ Boulder Book Store

Seicento Baroque Ensemble @ First United Methodist

St Julien Hote and Spa Special Afternoon Tea @ St. Julien Hotel and Spa

The Legend of Pecos Bill @ Boulder Public Library’s Canyon Gallery & Theater

Warren Miller Entertainment Presents: Like There’s No Tomorrow @ Boulder Theater

Sunday, Nov 13, 2011

Christkindlmarket at Sacred Heart of Jesus School @ Sacred Heart of Jesus Church & School

First Bite Boulder

NFL Sunday ticket @ West End Tavern

Paint “Flowers in the Wind” @ Posh

Restyle Boulder

Rocky Mountain Chorale presents Joy of Singing @ First Baptist

Warren Miller Entertainment Presents: Like There’s No Tomorrow @ Boulder Theater

Monday, Nov 14, 2011

Between the Covers – An Evening for Bookclubs @ Boulder Book Store

First Bite Boulder

hip Mad Dash Lunch Hour Special @ hip consignment

MOVIE: NOT ONE DAY LIKE THE REST @ Boulder Theater

Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu seminar with Matthias Sieber @ Define Defense Martial Arts & Private Training

Ed & Deb Shapiro — “Be the Change” @ Boulder Book Store

eTown Holiday Taping: Mark O’Connors’ Hot Swing! & Matt Wertz @ Boulder Theater

First Bite Boulder

hip Mad Dash Lunch Hour Special @ hip consignment

Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011

First Bite Boulder

Girls Night Out: A Benefit for Parenting Place @ Rembrandt Yard

hip Mad Dash Lunch Hour Special @ hip consignment

Marketing Cleanse: Fortified Advertising Techniques @ Broadway Suites/Office Partners

Paint “Tulip Song” tonight @ Posh

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

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