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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:
Tickets are on sale NOW and are going quickly.
Click HERE to purchase your tickets today!
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Heads up - here are the events Downtown Santa Barbara is planning
for the next two months, and YOU can participate!
May 2016
1st Thursday: After Hours
(7:30-9:30pm)
SB Historical Museum
(136 E. De la Guerra)
Celebrity Infinity
Thursday, May 12th
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June 2016
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
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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.)
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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.
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Hidden Treasures at SB Historical Museum
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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.
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Here's the BUZZ on new Downtown Santa Barbara members:
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Downtown Santa Barbara Board of Directors
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President
*Matt LaBrie
LYNX Management
Vice President
*Traci Taitt
The Towbes Group
Treasurer
*Michael Jordan
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
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District
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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 | 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 | | | | | |
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Downtown Santa Barbara Staff
Executive Director
Marketing & Communications Director
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Julian Castillo
Plaza Crew Supervisor
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Events Coordinator
Office Manager
State Street Team Chloe Brooks | | | | |
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"Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words."
~Plautus
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