May 2016

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From the Desk of Kate Schwab, Marketing & Communications Director

The Month of May: Bringing More than Just Flowers

Here in the Downtown SB office, we love the month of May - and for one big reason: the Downtown Art & Wine Tour! We're bringing it back this year, with a whole new vibe: LIVE Art! Read more below, but suffice it to say, we're excited to show off local artists at work, some pop-up performances on the street, local and regional wines, abundant food from our fabulous Downtown SB restaurants - even surprise entertainment at the Final Party hosted by The Granada Theatre (1214 State). #DSBLiveArtWine

But May brings so much more to Downtown Santa Barbara - think cars, cook-offs and cool bikes!

Mark your calendar for the State Street Nationals  Blues Cruise Chili Cook Off, on Saturday, May 14 (1-5pm). Eleven restaurants are bringing their best chili to this fiery competition, throwing it down at Santa Barbara Volkswagen, on the corner of Ortega and Chapala streets. Enjoy live music all afternoon! Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids under age 12, with proceeds supporting the Annual Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade.


Next up: stay tuned for the State Street Nationals Car Show on Sunday, May 15 (noon to 5pm)!
The area's only Premiere Car Show will feature 300 outstanding vintage and collectible vehicles, more than 15 Vendors and thousands of spectators right on State Street in the heart of beautiful Downtown Santa Barbara. Enjoy live music, local bars, restaurants and shopping throughout the 11 city blocks of vehicle displays.

Lastly, the Downtown Host Program is gearing up for another season! We're proud to work with this great group of dedicated and friendly volunteers, ready and happy to answer all those "Where is..." "How do I find..." and "What is a good place for..." questions, each weekend day. From their centrally located Host table at the entrance of Paseo Nuevo (State & De la Guerra), they'll be armed with the Downtown Map & Guide, maps, menus and brochures of Downtown SB venues, and of course, their passion and knowledge of our city.

And they won't be swinging solo this year! Thanks to a generous grant from Visit Santa Barbara, you'll also see the awesome and orange MIKE the Bike this summer! This Mobile Information Kiosk Explorer, ridden by the intrepid Chloe, will free-wheel up and down State Street, bringing the answers TO the answer-seekers.


Give Chloe a shout when you see her pedaling around on MIKE the Bike - she'll respond with the best feature on this "orange info booth on wheels," the very cool bell!


  


We are officially bringing the Downtown Art & Wine Tour back
in 2016 with a new, re-energized feel.
The vision is to bring art to life at our various venues through LIVE art. 
 
This tour offers participants a rare opportunity to leisurely stroll between
downtown venues, tasting dishes from our leading restaurants
and sampling wines from world-class vintners. 
 
The Downtown LIVE Art & Wine Tour is designed to generate exposure for downtown businesses and provide a fun, social evening for re-discovering downtown's charm. This popular event is a community favorite and is sure to sell-out at 300 people!  
The May 26th tour will feature venues north of Carrillo Street, with the final party hosted by the gorgeous Granada Theatre.
 
Ticket holders are given a map of the tour and then stroll between participating venues along State Street and adjacent blocks (5:30-7:30 pm), enjoying food, tasting wine and viewing art-in-the-making at every location. From 7:30-10:00 pm, the final party brings everyone together for more food, more wine, live music and a silent auction of fabulous gifts, with all proceeds from the event benefiting the new Downtown Public Art Fund.
 
 
Donations 
If you are interested in donating items or experiences for our fundraising Silent Auction, please fill out and email, fax, or drop off this form at the
 Downtown Santa Barbara office (27-B East de la Guerra).

Thank you for your interest and continued support of Downtown Santa Barbara. 
 
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact:
Cassidy Brewer |  (805) 962-2098 x804 | Cassidy@DowntownSB.Org 
Jenna Raimist |  (805) 962-2098 x805 | Jenna@DowntownSB.Org 
 
 
Tickets are on sale NOW and are going quickly. 
Click HERE to purchase your tickets today!
Upcoming Events
 
Heads up - here are the events Downtown Santa Barbara is planning
for the next two months, and YOU can participate!  

May 2016
 
Thursday, May 5 (5-8 pm)

1st Thursday: After Hours
(7:30-9:30pm) 
SB Historical Museum
(136 E. De la Guerra)

   
Blues Cruise Chili Cook Off
Saturday, May 14 (1-5 pm)
(Ortega St. at Chapala St.)

State Street Nationals
Car Show

Sunday, May 15 (9 am-4 pm)
 
(State St, Micheltorena to Gutierrez)

Downtown LIVE
Art & Wine Tour

Thursday, May 26 (5:30-8:00 pm) 
Final Party: Granada Theatre
(1214 State) 
(7:30-10:00 pm) 
  
Celebrity Infinity
Thursday, May 12th 
 


 
June 2016 
 
1st Thursday  
Thursday, June 2 (5-8 pm) 
 
 
Summer Solstice Festival  Friday, June 24-Sunday, June 26
(Alameda Park)

 Saturday, June 25 (Noon)
Start of Parade: State & Cota
End of Parade: Alameda Park 
SPOTLIGHT on Business
Please click for more info about our current DSB Members with SPOTLIGHT on Business!

 
  
 


(For more information to advertise in SPOTLIGHT on Business on the DSB homepage, contact Kate.)

May 1st Thursday
 
1st Thurs

Downtown Santa Barbara comes alive once a month, for 1st Thursday, the monthly art crawl on downtown streets! Look for  art, music, dance, poetry, demos, lectures,
 book signings and more - free for all participants.
May's
theme is "Transportation/CycleMAYnia."
  • Santa Barbara Arts (1114 State, #24) exhibits vintage black and white photographs of Downtown Santa Barbara from the collection of John Woodward.
  • View the oil paintings of Rosemary McClintock & Claudia Lash, and turn in your selection for next month's "People's Choice" painting, at Lady McClintock Studios (1221 State, #6).
  • ARTAMO GALLERY (11 W. Anapamu) presents an exhibition of selected works by three artists, Agustin Castillo, Cody Hooper and Michael Kessler.
  • Celedon House (1220 State) features local jewely artist, Rachel De Camp.
  • The staff of Santa Barbara Historical Museum (136 E. De la Guerra) have chosen a few of their favorite things to exhibit, including a seashell lamp, a hand-painted fan and a guitar case signed by none other than Walt Disney.
     
Hidden Treasures at SB Historical Museum
 
Non-Profits to Know:   

Transition House

Transition House provides innovative and proven solutions
to the cycle of poverty-based family homelessness.

Transition House is the only homelessness organization in Santa Barbara that exclusively serves families with children. Approximately 70 percent of homeless families who enter our emergency shelter program succeed in transitioning into permanent housing.

Transition House was founded by a consortium of twelve faith communities, along with the support of local service agencies, in 1984. In the last decade, Transition House has expanded its program offerings by developing a homelessness prevention program and an onsite evening education program aimed at developing employment skills and financial literacy.
Onsite parenting classes are also offered.



Transition House's history of community support continues with over 40 service or faith-based organizations and 900 volunteers, including area merchants and businesses, 
donating their time and talents each year.
Santa Barbara's compassion, generosity and commitment to its neighbors will continue to support Transition House's efforts in years to come.
 
Here's the BUZZ on new Downtown Santa Barbara members:

 
DropSmashFix
12 W. Anapamu
  1014 State

 
Brush & Associates

   26 W. Anapamu
 
Downtown Santa Barbara Board of Directors 
 
President
*Matt LaBrie 
LYNX Management

Vice President  
*Traci Taitt  
The Towbes Group 
 
Treasurer
*Michael Jordan  
HUB International  
 
 Secretary
*Bob Stout
Wildcat  Lounge  
 
 

*Executive Committee members 
Lynn Adams
Santa Barbara Arts

David Asbell
Lobero Theatre

David Beardon
Santa Barbara Frame Shop
 and Gallery
 
*Ginny Brush
Brush & Associates
 

Scott Burruss
Banana Republic

*Kim Clark 
Noozhawk
 
Genny Cummings
Indigo Interiors

*David de L'Arbe
Santa Barbara Travel Bureau  

William Duval
Law Office of William Duval
 
Tamara Erickson 
Hotel Santa Barbara

Jerry Estrada
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District
 

 
  
Larry Feinberg
Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Joanne Funari
American Riviera Bank

Allison Griffin 
Sonos, Inc.
 
Steve Hinkley
MOXI

Ed Holdren
Holdren's Steaks & Seafood

Kathy Janega-Dykes
Visit Santa Barbara

Laura Knight
Pascucci

Dave Lombardi
Distinctive Framing 'n' Art  
Distinctive Art Gallery
 
*Gene McKnight
IGF Partners, LL

Maryann Mendoza 
Marshalls

*Jamie Perez
Montecito Bank & Trust  



Tracy Pfautch
Pacific Western Bank

Randy Rowse
Paradise Cafe
 
Brad Sherman
Nectar and Aldo's Italian Restaurant
 
Sarah Sinclair
Santa Barbara Independent

Craig Springer 
SB Center for the 
Performing Arts

Tammy Steuart
Metropolitan Theatres 

Tina Takaya
Opal Restaurant and Bar

Randy Weiss
Union Bank 

*Mark Whitehurst
CASA Magazine

Michal Wiesbrock
Santa Barbara International Film Festival 
    
Downtown Santa Barbara Staff 
 
Executive Director

Marketing & Communications Director
Cassidy Brewer
Marketing & Events Manager   

Julian Castillo

Plaza Crew Supervisor
Events Coordinator 

Office Manager

State Street Team
Chloe Brooks 
   

And I Quote: 
"Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words."  
~Plautus      
 
Downtown Santa Barbara  |  27-B East de la Guerra Street  |  805-962-2098
www.DowntownSB.org
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