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From the Desk of Kate Schwab, Marketing & Communications Director
If a June Night Could Talk...
It's true: a June night in Santa Barbara is glorious, and especially so in Downtown Santa Barbara. The sidewalks are thriving, shop doors are flung wide, outdoor dining tables are buzzing and the side streets and paseos are even more explore'able.
And, we're happy to report that the new edition of the Downtown Map & Guide is out, ready to direct you up and down and around State Street,
to help you find that hidden gem of a shop, restaurant or gallery!
Pick one up at the DSB office or nearly anywhere - this year's edition is
gorgeous!
Summertime in Downtown Santa Barbara is what we live for, and not only to wave at the colorful dancers, drummers, dreamers and huge puppets of the 2016 Summer Solstice Parade (Sat, June 25, noon).
It is a celebration quite unique to Santa Barbara, so don't miss it - this one promises to be,
in keeping with the "Legends" theme, well, legendary.
Want more for your Downtown SB Summertime To-Do List? Check out The Granada Theatre Summer Film Series! Comedies, classics, kids' movie, "The Breakfast Club" - in other words, a little something for everyone. But wait, there's more!
The Granada Theatre is pleased to extend a 10% discount for Downtown Santa Barbara members
towards tickets to any of their Summer Film Series including
"Comedy Tonight: The Films of Mel Brooks," "Summer Classic Series,"
and the family favorite "Reel Cool Summer Series," using promo code: SBDO2016.
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And here's a July/August preview for your summer calendar: the free Movies at the Sunken Garden series, starting on Fridays in July. Bring your blanket or a low-back chair, a snack and some friends to enjoy this year's "Bogie & Bacall" run, starting Friday, July 8th. (See July's film schedule in "Upcoming Events" below.)
All that, plus all the rest of the fun, delights and deliciousness of Downtown SB will make
for one packed summer...and it's only just begun.
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Downtown Host Program - Up & Running!
It's Summer Host Season - and we're very 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 our newest Downtown Map & Guide, menus and brochures of Downtown SB venues, along with their passion and knowledge of our city.
But 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.
Between Chloe, MIKE, and our fabulous volunteer Hosts, we have Downtown Santa Barbara covered. If you would like to be a Downtown Host this summer, please contact Kate or Chloe. Shifts are noon to 2:00 pm or 2-4 pm, and free parking in City lots is included.
Put your knowledge to the test and help us show off the best Downtown SB has to offer!
Downtown Santa Barbara Members: if you'd like to be a Host Table Sponsor for the summer and have your materials featured on the Host table for a nominal fee of $250, contact Kate for details!
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The 2016 Downtown LIVE Art & Wine Tour
was a huge success - and we have our sponsors,
participants, volunteers and guests to thank!
Thanks for your support - we'll see you next year!
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Heads up - here are the events Downtown Santa Barbara is planning
for the next two months, and YOU can participate!
June 2016
Thursday, June 2 (5-8 pm)
1st Thursday: After Hours
(7:30-9:30pm)
The Granada Theatre
(1214 State)
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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July 2016
Spirit of '76 4th of July Parade
Monday, July 4 (1:00 pm)
Begins at Micheltorena Street,
moves down State Street to Cota Street.
Thursday, July 7
(5-8 pm)
Fridays starting at 8:30 pm
(SB County Courthouse Sunken Garden)
Friday, July 8: The Maltese Falcon Friday, July 15: Casablanca
Friday, July 22: To Have and Have Not
Friday, July 29: The Big Sleep
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June 1st Thursday, Presented by Montecito Bank & Trust
Downtown Santa Barbara comes alive once a month, for 1st Thursday, the monthly art crawl on Downtown SB streets! Look for art, music, dance, poetry, demos, lectures,
book signings and more - free for all participants.
June's theme is "The Good ol' Summertime."
- Artist of the Month at Gallery 113 (1114 State #8) is Wilbert Lick, with oil paintings of landscapes, still lifes, portraits and animals.
- "Summertime Nudes" is an expansive exhibition concerning those moments when we slide out of winter clothes into breezy blouses or nothing at all, at Voice aka CASA Magazine (23 E. Canon Perdid0).
- Bella Rosa Galleries (1103-A State) showcases a collection of ink drawings by Si jie loo, from brief encounters with musicians, dancers and others.
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Showcasing a diverse collection of contemporary functional glass artwork by many of today's top artists, Fuzion X Akomplice (1115 State) features Pipe Art, Marbles, Pendants, and much more.
- "The Local Scene" is on view at Distinctive Art Gallery (1331 State), featuring eight artists' interpretations of local scenes in a variety of mediums.
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Campos de Ensue�os is a photography exhibition featuring artists Ricardo Palavecino and Antonio Arredondo Juarez, exhibiting at Santa Barbara County Arts Commission (1100 Anacapa).
- 1st Thursday: After Hours - Celebrate Summer at The Granada Theatre (1214 State)! Grab a bag of popcorn and a glass of wine and kick back in the comfort of the theater to catch a sneak peek of the Granada's popular Summer Movie series. Get in the Solstice spirit with Mariano Silva and the Brazilian Cultural Arts Center, performing Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian dance and Batucado drumming.
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Non-Profits to Know:
Jodi House
Jodi House empowers brain injury survivors
to not merely survive, but thrive.
A brain injury can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Whether due to an auto accident, sports injury, stroke, tumor, or one of countless other causes,
chances are you, or someone you know, has been affected by a brain injury.
During the chaotic and confusing days, weeks, or months in the ER, hospital, or inpatient rehabilitation, it is extremely difficult to comprehend what life with a brain injury will be like.
Yet, once the medical professionals have finished their lifesaving work, survivors and their families are usually left to cope on their own with the life-changing and, often, lifelong emotional,
behavioral and social effects of the injury.
Jodi House helps brain injury survivors reclaim their lives, and helps families
and caregivers find solutions, resources, and support.
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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
Chloe BrooksState Street Team | | | | |
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"Most women use more brains picking a horse in
the third at Belmont than they do picking a husband."
~Lauren Bacall as Schatze Page in "How to Marry a Millionaire" (1953)
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