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The Downtown Organization Bi-Monthly Newsletter
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Check out the latest NEWS from the Downtown Organization (DO)! Please take a minute to Update Profile/Email Address below to ensure that you receive timely information in the future. |
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1st Thursday - March 1
Visit Downtown Santa Barbara from 5-8pm on Thursday, March 1st for your free monthly dose of art, culture, music and fun! More than 35 cultural venues will stay open late to showcase new exhibits, artist receptions, musical performances, lectures, demonstrations and fun activities. This month's theme is "Across the Globe."
State Street comes alive this month with outdoor performances by:
- Vic Moraga, SBMA Corner, Anapamu and State Streets
- Panzumo, Marshall's Patio, 900 State Street
- Bad Jack & The Blue Suns, Paseo Nuevo Center Court, 5-7pm
- Curated Art Crawl, De la Guerra Plaza at 5:30pm
For more information on participating March venues visit
1st Thursday or contact Kim.
April 1st Thursday will take place on April 5th and the theme will be Poetry. |
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DO Members' Mixer
 Join us for the Spring Members' Mixer on Thursday, March 22 at the Santa Barbara Brewing Company from 5-7:30pm.
The Members' Mixer is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and network with other business owners, the DO Board and DO Staff. Swing by for great food, drinks, games, pool and entertainment. Make some memories with SB photobooths and test your knowledge in DO Trivia. Don't forget to bring your business card for the opportunity to win one of many raffle prizes!
Invitations will arrive in the mail mid-March.
Sponsored by The Santa Barbara Independent.
If you are interested in donating a raffle item, please contact Georgette. We appreciate your support!
For more information contact Kim. |
Save the Date - Downtown Art & Wine Tour
 The 2012 Downtown Art & Wine Tour is scheduled for Thursday, May 24. The event will highlight cultural art venues and restaurants north of Carrillo Street. If you are interested in having your business be a stop along the tour or your restaurant would like to be featured at one of the tour venues, please contact Ashleigh.
If you would like to contribute items to be included in the silent auction, please contact Georgette.
Tickets will be $60 and will go on sale May 2. Tickets will be available at the Arlignton Box Office, Paseo Nuevo Guest Services and at the Downtown Organization Office at 27-B East de la Guerra Street, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Proceeds benefit the 60th Annual Downtown Holiday Parade.
For more information visit: Downtown Art & Wine Tour |
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Calling All Hosts!
 The seasons are changing and it is time once again to get ready for the Downtown Host Program!
Each weekend from Memorial Day through the end of September, visitors to Downtown can find a friendly face to assist with directions or suggestions to local shopping, dining and attractions. If you are interested in signing up to be a friendly, helpful volunteer, please contact Georgette for more information.
Hosts are rewarded for their efforts by the Downtown community through parties and prizes for their contribution to making Downtown a welcoming and inviting place! |
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New Website!
The Downtown Organization (DO) has launched our new and improved website! The website was recently reformatted to be the premier online guide to Downtown Santa Barbara's retail, business, cultural and historical attractions for visitors and residents. Please take some time to explore the new website and all of its advanced features. The information from the old website has been updated and carried over in addition to new information becoming available such as photo galleries, news releases and social media platforms. Some of the other exciting new aspects include:
- Featured Business and Event listings on the Home Page
- Interactive mapping features on each Category Page for better navigation
- Access to the online bi-monthly newsletter
- Option to sign up for other DO related emails regarding upcoming events and promotions
- Ability to virtually upload events to the Calendar of Events
- Immediate access to membership specific information including member discounts, networking opportunities, promotional opportunities and much more!
Interested in advertising opportunities on the website? Please contact Georgette to learn how to become a featured business and/or event. Click here for the price list.
For more information contact the Downtown Organization or call 962-2098.
Check out the new site here:
www.santabarbaradowntown.com |
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Why I Love Downtown...
Do you love Downtown Santa Barbara? Want others to know about what a great place Downtown Santa Barbara is? The DO is launching a new "Why I Love Downtown" campaign. We are collecting testimonials from business owners, local residents and visitors to help spread the word about the unique beauty of Downtown Santa Barbara.
Want to join in on the love? Email your testimonial to Ashleigh and your response may be listed on our official website and social media platforms. |
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Downtown Buzz...new businesses in your neighborhood
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HACSB's Workforce Housing Program
Dear Member,
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) would like to direct your attention to affordable rental apartments under our Workforce Housing Program. As a local business, we would like to share this information with you so that your employees are made aware of existing and upcoming affordable rental housing opportunities.
Since 2003, HACSB has developed affordable rental apartments in the Santa Barbara area in an effort to address the affordable housing needs of our community's low to moderate income workforce. Our newest development, Bradley Studios, is currently being constructed at 512 Bath Street and is due to be completed December of 2012. Bradley Studios will add 54 affordable studio units to our community, some of which will be targeted for applicants employed in the City of Santa Barbara within specified boundaries (see map on reverse side). Our other Workforce Housing developments include Artisan Court, Casa de las Fuentes, Paseo Voluntario, and the Garden Street Apartments as well as other scattered sites within the City of Santa Barbara.
HACSB's Workforce Housing Program targets individuals who are gainfully employed a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week. Some are targeted to persons employed within specified boundaries; however there are also units without this restriction. The apartment sizes range from studios to 3-bedrooms and the income limits for the program are set at 30% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) based upon household/family size. Rent levels for the program range from $408 per month and up, dependent upon bedroom size and household income. For some properties, applicants who do not own or use a car or other vehicle will receive a preference on the waiting list.
For more information about the Housing Authority's Workforce Housing Program, please call 965-1071. To apply, you may pick up a Workforce Housing Program application at our office, or visit www.hacsb.org
Sincerely,
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA |
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Calendar of Events
1st Thursday:
An Evening of Art & Culture
Various Downtown Locations
962-2098 x24 or 1st Thursday
March 22
DO Members' Mixer
Santa Barbara Brewing Company
962-2098 x24
March 25
Sapphire Princess Cruises
962-2098x23
April 1
Sapphire Princess Cruises
962-2098x23
April 8
Easter Sunday
April 8
Sapphire Princess Cruises
962-2098x23
April 21
Santa Barbara Founding Day
El Presidio Santa Barbara State Historic Park
805-965-0093
April 21-22
Earth Day Festival
Alameda Park
April 29
Sapphire Princess Cruises
962-2098x23
Save The Date:
May 24
Downtown Art &
Wine Tour
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Find great offers and discounts at downtown businesses just for being a member of the DO!
Click here for savings and details:
RESTAURANTS
Adama Vegan Comfort Cuisine
Andersen's Danish Restaurant & Bakery
Blue Agave
Cadiz Restaurant & Lounge
California Pizza Kitchen
Casa Blanca Restaurant & Cantina
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Esau's Cafe
Pierre LaFond Wine Bistro
SHOPPING
American Apparel
Billabong
Christian Science Reading Room
Encanto
Fast Frame
Fazzino's 3D Studio Gallery
Gossip
Indigo Interiors
Italian Pottery Outlet
Lovebird Boutique
Metro Entertainment
Michael Stars
Occhiali Fine Eyewear
Plum Goods
Santa Barbara Arts
Santa Barbara Frame Shop & Gallery
Savvy on State
The Bead Shoppe
The Book Den
Troung & Company Jeweler
SERVICES & ATTRACTIONS
Aveda
Bilsten + Sherwin Design Studio Inc.
Ensemble Theatre Company
Evolutions Medical Spa
Gene McKnight: Commerical Real Estate Services: Tenant and Landlord Representation
Le Rev Aromatherapy Day Spa
RussaYog Yoga
Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum
Santa Barbara Pedicab
Studio S
Supercuts
Looking for more information and benefits of being a Downtown Member? Check out our Members page:
Click Here
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DO Board Welcomes New Directors
Marianne Patridge
Santa Barbara Independent
Eric Voulgaris
Rooms and Gardens
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