What’s Hot Downtown for July, besides the weather...
The “Downtown Promenade” is a hit! These 3 blocks of Main that have been shut down to allow for the Downtown Outdoor Dining program is the biggest change and it’s lovely to see all the al fresco diners enjoying drinks and great food once again! Finally, more people walking around and enjoying our lovely historic downtown. If you haven’t checked it out, pop on down and stroll the streets. Bravo to all the businesses who are making the best of this crazy and daunting situation ‒ you are what make downtown so special! We do want everyone to continue to stay healthy ‒ no spikes ‒ so masks and social distancing are still in place, we appreciate your cooperation.
Louisville Rising
Business Support and Fundraising
Louisville Rising is a non-profit that was created to harness the infinite goodwill of our people to support the great need in our community. We wanted to help our small businesses and business owners by creating and supporting local events and to use these events to raise funds that will truly impact our community. Our first event is the Front Porch Concert Series presented by Eldorado Natural Spring Water, every Friday night at 6pm. The concept is to shop local, bring dinner and drinks home, gather with neighbors and friends and listen to live music from the comfort and safety of your own home, front porch, cul-de-sac, park, etc. This supports the local restaurants, the venue that is hosting the band (Louisville Underground), and THE BAND! While people watch the free concert, they are encouraged to donate $15/person. Thanks to our amazing sponsors, the entire donation goes to local businesses in need (minus a tip for the band).
If your business is doing well and you’d like to support those who are struggling through this crisis, you don’t need to watch the concert to be a part of the solution. You can simply donate to Louisville Rising and witness the immediate effect of your donation on your neighbors. www.louisvillerising.org/impact
If your business is hurting and doing everything it can to survive, ask for help. We’re here. www.louisvillerising.org/apply-for-a-grant
New Mural Downtown!
Artists Chris Carlson and Nate Baranowski create new mural Downtown!
950 Spruce St.
There’s a new mural Downtown delighting passers-by along the Via Artista, the alley just east of Main Street. The owners of 950 Spruce Street, Split Mountain LLC, commissioned a mural for the west wall of the building that has housed many businesses over the years, as well as serving as the Louisville Library before the new Library building was opened in 2006. We felt the blank stucco wall facing towards Main Street was the perfect spot for some public art downtown.
Artist Chris Carlson says, “The concept relates to the fact that the Louisville library used to be located in the 950 building. So the idea is that we are seeing through the wall into a beautiful library space. The mural will also feature prominent historical figures who worked to make the world a better place. We hope the mural will add visual interest to the building and the neighborhood. Hopefully people walking down the sidewalk will stop and have a ’whoa!’ moment when they see the 3D illusion.” www.ChrisCarlsonArt.com
Louisville Chamber of Commerce
Spaghetti Open drawing for Imperial Membership to the Coal Creek Golf Course ‒ worth $2400!
Attention golfers! We know this year has been a tough one, and though we had to cancel our Annual Spaghetti Open Golf Tournament, we still want to do something fun & exciting for you! The Louisville Chamber is presenting an opportunity for you to win an Imperial Membership to the Coal Creek Golf Course worth $2,400!
This membership includes:
- Unlimited golf anytime
- Unlimited range balls
- $1 off carts Loyalty Point program on all golf purchases
- 10% to 15% discount on all golf merchandise
- 25% discount at Sweet Spot Cafe
- Three prepaid guest passes
- Free Gift!
Entries this competition are $25/each and you may buy as many entries as you’d like! The winner will be announced on Friday, July 10th, the day the tournament would have taken place. We will also have additional prizes to be given away which include a ONE YEAR Membership to Planet Fitness and a CASE of golf balls from Varra Financial Associates! We wanted to extend a special thank you to Coal Creek Golf Course for making this possible! Please pass this along to your teammates, colleagues, friends, and family as well!
For info and entries visit www.louisvillechamber.com/golf-drawing
Click Here to enter.
For multiple entries please contact Amy O’Neill at coordinator@louisvillechamber.com
Thank YOU for always supporting the Louisville Chamber, we hope you know how incredibly grateful we are for your support!
Zucca Italian Ristorante
808 Main St.
Zucca is open for in-house dining and outdoor street and patio seating! Reservations are recommended. Zucca’s a perfect spot for a relaxing Happy Hour! We’re also still doing Take Out orders with easy alley pickup. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 4 pm ‒ 9pm. Closed Mondays. 303-666-6499 www.zuccalouisville.com.
The Huckleberry
700 Main St.
The Huckleberry is now open for limited in-house dining, and well-spaced patio seating! We are still offering to-go service as well! Open daily 8 am ‒ 3 pm. Afternoon Tea is also available with a 24 hour advance reservation, served between 2 ‒ 4 pm. What a great way to enjoy a relaxing, outdoor indulgence! 303-666-8020 www.thehuckleberry.com
Three Leaf Catering
808 Main St.
We’re offering great deals on small, private catered events. This summer, move your dinner parties to your own backyard and allow us to do the work for you! From set up, to cleanup, we can do as much, or as little as you like. Our staff will uphold the highest standards of sanitation and safety and you can enjoy a small, delicious meal in the safety of your own home. Give us a call! 303-862-8584 www.threeleafcatering.com
Pica’s Taqueria
901 Front St.
Pica’s is happy to announce that our dining room and patios are open! Enjoy your favorites rain or shine, whether it’s tacos, burritos, quesadillas or our tasty margs. See you soon!
Creative Framing Art Gallery
Contactless Art Opening Reception
July 3rd
6:00 ‒ 9:00 pm
916 Main St.
Featuring the new work (like still wet paintings) by Mike Brouse, Dawn Normali, Joel Emeka Dragonfly Cook, and Yvonne Kozlina. Be ready with your mask on and have a chat with the artists, we promise to keep the music down so you will hear each other 6ft away. Please check our website www.creativeframingartgallery.com. beginning July 1, for safety instructions and strict guidelines. Be well!
My Saving Grace
909 Main St.
We are so thrilled to start this month with our wonderful restaurants back with outdoor dining. It brings a whole new, missed and welcomed energy to downtown. In an effort to continue our support for local artists and businesses we are starting off this month by offering a $20 gift card to a local downtown restaurant with every $100 in-store purchase. This month we will be supporting our neighbor, Waterloo. Not only do we have an affinity for Johnny Cash, but my son is in love with their wings and we love the upstairs patio option. We’ll walk the line any old day for you Waterloo!
Come in and check out our newest local Colorado artists before a fabulous meal downtown, spend $100 and get a $20 gift card for you next visit to Waterloo. Cheers! www.mysavinggrace.net
Tilt Pinball
640 Main St.
Tilt Pinball will continue to offer live streamed comedy and trivia this month. We had a really successful Mom’s Unhinged comedy show in May along with some great support for our trivia shows. If you haven’t checked them out yet please follow our Facebook page or www.TiltColorado.com for the most up to date information on our shows. We will also be bringing you live streamed music this month from The Louisville Underground. Thank you for continuing to support local events.
Little Big Sound
Have you checked out our outdoor movies with giant inflatable screen along with silent disco headphones for movie quality sound. Easy to socially distance and a fun way to celebrate a summer birthday or just to give the kids or neighbors something fun to do. We also offer small socially distanced silent disco parties with catering options for a unique birthday or anniversary celebration. Contact info@BigLittleSound.com or visit www.BigLittleSound.com.
The Singing Cook
Knife Sharpening
July 11th
10:00 am ‒ 2:00 pm
728 Main St.
Knife sharpening happens again this month on Saturday, July 11th in the parking lot behind our shop! Please be advised that this is a first-come, first-served operation and we always recommend you come early. You must wear a mask and please strive to social distance. We are so happy to resume this service! For pricing visit www.singingcookstore.com/new-page-1
Also, please stop in our shop, we are open for business and ready to help you with any kitchen or gift situation! We have updated our hours, so please check our web or FB page for current hours (subject to change as circumstances evolve) and we are still offering pick up on any purchases you’d like to make by phone. Please LIKE and look at our FB Page as we are posting items daily for you to browse. You can also purchase an eGift Card on our website eGift Card on our website, and please join our email list so you are in the loop on all things Singing Cook!
Old Friends
Community Food Share Fundraiser
706 Front St.
Help Support the Community Food Share by purchasing one of our new Louisville T-shirts designed by local artists! 10% of the sales will go to the Louisville Recreation and Senior Community Food Share program. Available in kids and adults! Show your Louisville love in two ways and grab one today!
Center Your Body Pilates
844 Main St. Ste 101
We are open! We have kept our members moving from the beginning of this Pandemic offering Online Zoom LIVE Pilates classes since March 23rd, and we are happy to announce that our doors reopened on June 8th. We began with smaller classes, 3 Reformers to start, spaced 6 feet apart. This week we increased that to 4 Reformers, still spaced 6 feet apart. We are so excited to be back in the studio again.
We have taken all precautions necessary, have obtained certified in proper Cleaning Methods as recommended by the CDC, with updates weekly. We are ready for you! Online Classes will continue and an On Demand Service will be up and running by Mid July in addition to the LIVE sessions at the studio. Mask are required.
We offer Private and Private Pilates Rehab Sessions, Group Reformer, Pilates Barre Fusion, Pilates Mat Fusion, Mobility + Flexibility Classes 7 days a week. We offer packages for Online & In-Studio Sessions. NO MEMBERSHIP FEES! Check out our website: www.centeryourbodypilates.com. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all that is going on during the summer and beyond.We always offer a FREE 30 minute demo, Experience for yourself how Pilates can change your body and your life! Pilates makes you better at all that you do in your life and impacts your body for a lifetime. Let us welcome you to the world of Pilates!
A Message from Louisville Public Library
For all scheduled library programs visit www.louisville-library.org.
Money Matters: Financial Survival Skills
July 8th
6 ‒ 7:00pm
Life happens, and when setbacks occur, it can have a big impact on your finances. We’ll discuss actions you can take to financially prepare for (and get through) job loss, divorce, medical emergency, or other challenges that arise. This is an online program, webinar details will be emailed 2 hours prior to the start time. Registration Requested. Click HERE to register, or call 303-335-4820.
Active Minds: The Story of Beer
ONLINE PROGRAM
July 21st
7 ‒ 8:00pm
Join Active Minds as we tell the story of beer. We will discuss the origins and history of beer, how it is made, different types of beer, as well as the rise of several great American brewers and beer families. We will end with a discussion of the current trends of microbrews and craft beers and their strong Colorado connections. Cheers! This is an online program, webinar details will be emailed 2 hours prior to the start time. Registration is required. Click HERE to register, or call 303-335-4820.
We know it ’s been a while since you have been able to wander our shelves. Need help finding what to read next? Check out our We Browse for You service for Teens, Children ’s Chapter Books, and Picture Books and Easy Readers to have a librarian hand pick books, just for you!
Our annual Teen Summer Short Story Contest is back this year, with a twist. We’ve missed you, and we know you’ve missed each other, so we’ll be sharing all of your stories online at our Lousiville Teen Blog.
Looking for something to read this summer? We have put together some of the Best Books for Summer Reading, along with some video book talks so you can hear about why we love them! Check out one of these awesome librarian-approved books for Kids, Teens, and Adults!
Explore Louisville history from the town’s origins to today with videos, exhibits, and family activities with the Historical Museum’s History at Home collection.
We invite you to (re)make Louisville History with the Louisville Historic Photo Challenge! This is a great way to take a closer look into Louisville’s history, exploring lifestyles, careers, chores, and recreations across the decades.
The changes we’ve seen due to the spread of COVID-19 can be truly mind-boggling. We are, without a doubt, living through an historically significant moment for Louisville, the state, the nation, and the world. We need your help to do our part documenting current events for future generations. We want to hear about your experiences. Share your experience!
*The Louisville Public Library and the Library Foundation would like to express our gratitude to all of the Summer Reading Program Sponsors! Thank you, The Torrents Family, Boulder Valley CPA, Fox Property Management, Deb Croarkin, Assorted Goods & Candy, Pica’s Mexican Taqueria, JAV, Inc., The Colorado Rapids, Tilt Pinball, Louisville Realty Associates, E&L Team, Vranesh and Raisch, LLP Attorneys at Law.
