Downtown Management District Weekly Newsletter
Downtown Low Down
Vibrancy can be seen everywhere in Downtown Corpus Christi. 

To start off, we want to say thank you to our Advisory Council member, CCISD, for adding some color to Uptown. Their leadership in our community, commitment to educating our youth is second to none. When you're out and about checking out all downtown has to offer, make sure you check out these stunning new banners!

Businesses are fighting everyday to stay open and we love to see their creativity shine. House of Rock has turned their venue space into a spacious dinning room with all the same eats and treats we've come to crave. Nueces Brewing is transitioning into a sit down restaurant that will open this Friday (aka tomorrow)! Their scrumptious BBQ, tasty beers and even some awesome local art will all be for sale. Make sure you stay up to date with all of their latest info, here. 

Downtown restaurants have been extending their dining areas onto the sidewalks as part of the DMD's Sidewalk Patio Cafe initiative. We have been hard at work with the city and local establishments to make sure the public can enjoy the best food, best vibes and, let's face it, best neighborhood in the city!

As always, make sure you head over to our social media pages to check out the feature on our #SummerInTheCityCC Bucket List collaborator, Monica Garcia. This local teacher and influencer has truly inspired so many to go out and discover the brightest spots in our beautiful downtown. Check it her out here! 

See you next week!

PS: If you missed it, check out this killer story KRIS 6 news did about our Support Local campaigns!
AROUND DOWNTOWN


Use the hashtags for each district, #marinaartscc #seadistrictcc #watersedgecc #uptowncc #meddistrictcc #northbeachcc, and get a chance to be featured on our Instagram story! 
#MuralMonday: "WhataCity"

Local artist, Victoria Villarreal, shares her love of Whataburger, Seagulls, and the Hooks with our latest #MuralMonday feature. Naturally, we had to put this mural down the street from Whataburger on the Bay at the corner of Water St. and John Sartain. Read all about her love of art, her hometown and Downtown Corpus Christi below. 
Safe Fun Fit at the Bayfront

Safe! Fun! Fit! If you haven't heard, Corpus Christi City Manager Peter Zannoni has created a new health and wellness initiative to keep people active and safe throughout the summer! The stretch of Corpus Christi Bayfront on Ocean Drive, between Cole Park and the Art Center of Corpus Christi will be closed from 7 am to 11 am on Saturdays for runners, walkers, cyclists and fitness lovers of all kinds to enjoy some safe summer activities. For more information, click the link below.
Local's List Winners:
Downtown Vendors!

With over 25 Downtown Corpus Christi galleries, restaurants, events, vendors and more winning a 2020 Local's List Award, we wanted to highlight someone new each week! With Virtual ArtWalk and Loca for Local happening this week, we wanted to show our favorite vendors some love. The Vine Juice Company, Sew Bonita, Tula Blue, Wildflowers and Moonstone'd Pottery all won Local's List Awards this year. Check them out here!
Downtown Gateways Vision Plan

Want to share your ideas and learn more about the plan to create new gateways into Downtown Corpus Christi? Attend this virtual public meeting and give your input!


Support Local T-Shirt

Want a chance to get your hands on an awesome, limited edition "I Support Local" T-Shirt?! It's easy to earn one. All you have to do is visit or order food from a local downtown establishment 5 times and use #SummerInTheCityCC or #CurbsideChampCC! Here are lists of downtown bars, breweries and retail open at limited capacity and restaurants offering curbside, to-go and dine-in options. For more information, click the link below!


Grow Local Farmer's Market 
@ Art Center of Corpus Christi 

Join Grow Local South Texas Wednesdays on our beautiful bayfront at the Art Center of Corpus Christi from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Throughout the past couple months, they have been doing an amazing job of keeping the community and their vendors safe. Go check them out and remember to always follow specified guidelines!


SUPPORT LOCAL!

Downtown Corpus Christi and its fantastic merchants are ready to welcome back our beloved patrons for safe, socially responsible activities. Enjoy some of your favorite places either virtually or in person and remember to act responsibly and follow rules designated by each establishment! The DMD will continue to provide information with the community through our website (godowntowncc.com), Facebook Page (Downtown Corpus Christi), and Instagram (@downtowncorpuschristi).

Virtual ArtWalk
We are so thrilled to host our third Virtual ArtWalk Sponsored by H-E-B. Your ArtWalk favorites have joined us to spread the love and support local (and a little birdie told us some of them are even having some awesome promos!). It's super easy too! All you have to do is follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram stories or go to godowntowncc.com/virtualartwalk! This months spectacular vendors are:

Rusty Nail Leather
Ila.Designs
These Roots
Made In Corpus Christi
Vemosca
Art of Dominic Olivares
PhatKnits
Love is a Seed
The Scent Boss
INspired IDeals
Rose Sweetwater Publishing
Lightz Candle Co.
Monica Benavidez Home
Daze Jewelry
Brujita Boutique
Yugen Ceramics
Chia Colombian Handcrafted
Green Sea Designs
2020 Vintage
Peace of Mind
Wildflowers
Laurelynn Art Jewelry by Jennifer L. Smith
Tula Blue

Virtual BridgeWalk
We obviously couldn't host an ArtWalk without hosting a BridgeWalk. So, in lieu of your typical BridgeWalk, we'd love to add some positivity to your Sunday feed by encouraging you to post your favorite photos of past BridgeWalks! Tag us and use the hashtag #BridgeWalkCC to participate in Virtual BridgeWalk this Sunday!
Join Our Merchants Association!
The Downtown Management District invites you to join us as a member of the Merchant Association - it's on us!
 
The Downtown Management District's Merchant Association is a collaborative working group of downtown businesses that pool resources to increase sales and enhance the Downtown experience by collectively marking Downtown as a destination.  Together we host events and address issues that affect Downtown merchants, restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses.

#godowntowncc PHOTO OF THE WEEK
What's better than having 20/20 Vintage be your neighbor?! We'll wait...
#SummerInTheCityCC

Photo by: @2020_vintage
Use our #godowntowncc tag to show us what you love about Downtown Corpus Christi. 
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