View this email in your browser In this month's Downtown Dialogue: First Friday – Dog Days of Summer! Downtown Restaurant News Support our Downtown Restaurants! Downtown Retail News Services News From The Chamber City News Tidbits Breath of Autumn   Cooler days have settled in early as September ushers in a new season downtown! The Annual Labor Day Parade and Fall Festival punctuate the holiday weekend and you are invited to all the festivities! Grab your friends and family and join us for the best Labor Day celebration around!   Fall Festival and Labor Day Parade! Don’t miss Louisville’s Annual Labor Day Parade and Fall Festival! The festivities begin at 9am on Main Street with the Pet Parade - bring your non-human bestie and strut your stuff! The Labor Day Parade kicks off at 10am immediately following the Pet Parade, so come downtown early and score your spot along the street. Fall Festival runs from 10am to 3pm at Memory Square Park and includes the Pie Contest, live music, vendors, food, and various activities!  First Friday – Dog Days of Summer! September 5th 5-8pm Downtown Louisville   September First Friday is all about our furry friends! Main Street will be closed from Pine Street to South Street, so bring your pup* and stroll downtown, check out the Dog Days Market on Spruce Street, enjoy LIVE music all over downtown, lawn games & activities, and stop into all the participating businesses for sips, snacks, shopping, and art! Be sure to visit these businesses and fill out your punch card to win a $25 gift certificate: Acme Fine Goods, Crystal Springs Brewing, Curating Colorado, Eleanor, The Chamber, Historical Museum, Public Library, My Saving Grace, Old Friends, The Pink House Co., Radiance Medspa, RE/MAX Elevate, The Singing Cook! *not all businesses welcome dogs inside, so please be courteous Downtown Restaurant News Support our Downtown Restaurants! Whether it’s take-out or dine-in, our fantastic restaurants are ready to serve up scrumptious meals! Below are direct links to our downtown restaurants and cafes for information on take-out, reservations, menus, etc. 12 Degree Brewing 740 Front  Azul Fuego Bob’s Diner Crystal Springs Brewing  Double D’s Sourdough Pizza  Double Happy  Gravity Brewing Huckleberry  Lucky Pie Lulu’s BBQ The Melting Pot Moxie Bread Co.  Pica’s Taqueria Por Punch Buggy Shave Ice Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden Shin Yuu Izayaka South Street Market Sweet Cow Verde  Waterloo Zucca   Crystal Springs Brewing September at Crystal Springs! 604 Main St. September is packed at Crystal Springs Brewing Company! We’re honored to have been voted Best Brewery at Pints in the Park—thank you to everyone who joined us and celebrated local beer. This month, look for a lineup of fresh releases: Oktoberfest, Celestial Drift, Peach Kolsch, Coffee Butch, and Project Krush. Fans of our Solano Chili Beer can also look forward to its return at the Pueblo Chili Fest, September 19–21. Closer to home, the Louisville Labor Day Parade and Fall Festival roll right past our taproom on Main & Elm—we’ll open early at 9 a.m. on Labor Day with fresh beer on tap. On September 3, join us for a free book reading and signing with Simmons Buntin, and catch us September 6 at Steamboat Oktoberwest. With new distribution through Best Craft, you’ll soon see Crystal Springs in more spots across Colorado. Cheers! Keep up with all our events and releases at crystalspringsbrewing.com or follow us on social media!   Sweet Cow Fall Hour at Sweet Cow! August 8th 637 Front St. Summer is winding down, and the beauty of autumn is just around the corner. As the kids head back to school, our hours will shift a little too. The days may grow shorter and the nights a little longer, but you can count on us to keep scooping smiles all season long. Come celebrate year-round with us at 637 Front St, Louisville 80027. Keep the Moo in You.  www.sweetcow.com  The Rush Coffee Catch Us on Labor Day! September 1st Louisville Labor Day Parade We’re excited to be rolling through the Louisville Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 1st—and we want YOU to join the fun! Here’s how to enter our giveaway: Take a photo of The Rush Coffee truck during the parade Post it on Facebook and/or Instagram and tag us @therushcoffeeboulder Like and follow our page  You’ll be entered to win a complimentary 20-person coffee truck catering! Perfect for an office treat, family gathering, or special event.Come celebrate with us, enjoy the parade, and let’s make this Labor Day extra energizing! See you on September 1st! Gravity Brewing September Events! 1150 Pine St. Drag Music Bingo September 6th, 6-8pm We're hosting Drag Music Bingo with Jill Literate, the first Saturday of every month! Between each round of music bingo, watch Jill perform an incredible dance number, munch on some pizza from Double D's, and try one of our 15+ beers on tap. The event is free and open to all ages, so don't hesitate to join in on the fun, compete for prizes, and watch the performance of a lifetime! Gravity Brewing 13 Year Anniversary Party  September 20th, 12pm-Close We're hosting our 13th Anniversary Party at Gravity Brewing! There will be free craft yoga (12:15-1pm), live music by Full Belly at 6pm, incredible food by Double D's pizza, and special, barrel aged beer tappings! Swing by anytime after 12pm for out of this world community, beer, music and fun. @thegravitybrewing / thegravitybrewing.com / 303-544-0746   The Melting Pot Guest Appreciation Special! Daily in September 732 Main St. We're giving you a big thumbs up for all the dipping you do throughout the year! Thank you for celebrating your special occasions (big and small) with us here at The Melting Pot of Louisville. It means the world to us. Dip into our preset "4-Course Guest Appreciation Special" for just $49 per person. Reserve your table and mention "Guest Appreciation" in your reservation notes. Contact Info: meltingpot.com/louisville-co   Punch Buggy Shave Ice Open Thru September! 640 Main St., C Fall may be on the way, but the sweet days of shave ice aren’t over just yet! Punch Buggy is still open through the end of the month. Our Louisville shop will be serving Thursday–Sunday, and don’t forget—our truck is bookable for your events through September too. Come soak up this last bit of summer with us! https://www.punchbuggyshaveice.com/   Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden Labor Day Splash & Quack Bash + 3rd Anniversary! September 1st  11am-3pm 1071 Courtesy Rd. You’re invited to Rocky’s Labor Day Splash & Quack Bash + 3rd Anniversary Party! Come celebrate with us at Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden on Monday, September 1st from 11:00AM–3:00PM right after the Louisville Labor Day Parade! Kids can splash around in swimmie pools & the splash pad fun zone! Bring your parade ducky to race, catapult, & fish for prizes  Theme: Hawaiian & Ducky! Wear your best ducky outfit or Hawaiian gear for a chance to win a Rocky Gift Card! Live music by Colorado Junction String Band from 11AM–2PM Happy Hour all day long! PLUS we’re toasting our 3rd Year Anniversary AND celebrating the launch of our dedicated gluten free pizzeria next door!  It’s a day full of fun, music, splashes, and community—see you there for a quacking good (and tropical!) time!  Downtown Retail News Old Friends Old Friends Block Party! August 31st  3-7pm 706 Front St. Don’t miss our Old Friends (2.0) 2nd Anniversary Block Party! Featuring food, libations, live music from local musician Siena Lefler, vendors, raffles every hour, and all-around fun! It was so much fun last year we just had to do it again! Also, don’t forget to join us for First Friday on September 5th from 5-8pm. The theme is Dog Days of Summer and we’ll be giving out dog treats for your pup and complimentary wine for your pup’s best friend! IG: @oldfriendslouisville  The Gilded Frame Luxury Optical 801 Main St., Ste. 130 The Gilded Frame is a luxury optical boutique located in historic downtown Louisville, Colorado. Founded by two lifelong opticians with over 50 years of combined experience, we specialize in independent eyewear brands, custom lenses, and personalized fittings. Our boutique is housed in a beautifully restored former bank, offering a unique and welcoming space for discovering timeless, handcrafted frames. Whether you're looking for everyday eyewear or a standout statement piece, we are here to help you see, and look your best. (720) 230-6869 Gildedframelouisville.com  Kenny@gildedframelouisville.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/gildedframelouisville/ Eleanor First Friday September 5th 5-8pm 901 Front St., Ste 100 Join us for September First Friday and enjoy sips and shopping, featuring the work of Kristen Abbott in store! @shopeleanor_co  www.shop-eleanor.com The Singing Cook First Friday September 5th 5-8pm 728 Main St. First Friday - Dog Days of Summer Join us on September 5th from 5-8pm for First Friday! Bring your pup downtown for the Dog Market and then Shop, Sip, and Snack in our shop and all the other participating businesses! We have lots of new things for Fall and Halloween, so be sure to pay us a visit. Knife Sharpening Next date is September 13th from 10-2pm in our parking lot behind the shop, and as always, we highly recommend you come early as it is First Come, First Serve. The new schedule is up on our website under the Services tab along with pricing.   Remember to follow us on FB and IG for more new items, or sign up for our newsletter at www.singingcookstore.comand keep up on all the latest news.   My Saving Grace First Friday and Fall/Winter Shopping! September 5th 5-8pm 909 Main St. With the weather starting to change and with kids back in school it's only natural to start thinking about upcoming Fall and Winter holidays.  Please remember our boutique and Downtown Louisville when you are out shopping for gifts, we appreciate your support.  In case you didn't know we carry gifts, jewelry, stationary, handbags, shoes and more. We are open for First Friday, September 5th, 5-8pm with drinks and live music.  See you soon. www.mysavinggrace.net   Louisville Cyclery 45th Anniversary! September 28th 11-2pm 889 E So. Boulder Rd. Join us for our 45th birthday bash! As one of the oldest businesses in Louisville, we are excited to celebrate bikes, history, and Louisville. Save the date and we look forward to seeing you there! Louisvillecyclery.com  303-665-6343 Louisville Farmers Market Visit Us this Season! Saturdays 9am - 1pm 824 Front Street It’s been a great market season so far! We are hosting 100+ vendors a week offering up the highest quality fresh food, unique arts and crafts and live music in a fun, vibrant venue. Bring your dog, grab some coffee and ready to eat food, stroll the market and shop for your weekly grocery needs. As we ease into June and warmer weather look for the abundance of fresh veggies and our first fruits emerging from our local farms. kellyenterprisesltd@gmail.com  303-902-2451  realfarmersmarketco.com  Creative Framing Art Gallery First Friday - Meet the Artists! September 5th 6-8:30pm 1075 E. South Boulder Road, Suite 110   Join us Friday, September 5th, 6pm to 8:30pm for a lively evening of enchanting art, live music, and great fun! Featuring new watercolor collections by award winning Kathleen Lanzoni, and Rebecca Burckhardt who creates abstract paintings that channel the beauty she feels called to share with the world. Live music from the ever-groovy Adam Revell. This is the place to connect, unwind, and celebrate creativity with your friends, coworkers & neighbors. Looking forward to seeing you! 303.664.0043   info@creativeframingartgallery.com creativeframingartgallery.com Arts & Entertainment News The Louisville Underground September Line up! 640 Main St. Get your jam on in September with The Goonies and Nothing But Nineties, PLUS enjoy hilarious comedy and game show fun at the LU! Get out of the house and enjoy an evening Underground at Louisville’s best not-so-secret entertainment venue! Don’t miss a moment, get your tickets today at https://www.thelouisvilleunderground.com/.   Pitch Karaoke Pitch + Rocket Dogs! 640 Main St. Unit C   Pitch Karaoke is excited to announce the new partnership with Rocket Dogs! Feed your inner rockstar while singing with a gourmet hotdog, sandwich, salad, or yummy snack. The Pitch Karaoke team delivers food and drinks right to your private suite to keep the party going. Reserve your suite on www.pitchkaraoke.com Services News Radiance Medspa Laser Season at Radiance! 916 Main Street Fall is the perfect time to refresh your skin and let your natural beauty shine. Our advanced aesthetic lasers—like BBL, MOXI, Halo, and Laser Hair Removal—address everything from sun damage, brown spots, redness and rosacea to fine lines, large pores, loose skin, acne, scars, and unwanted hair. In other words, there’s a laser for pretty much everything! With over 19 years of expertise and a team of licensed medical professionals, we deliver safe, natural-looking results by stimulating your skin’s own healing process—replacing damaged cells with fresh, radiant new skin. Now that summer’s behind us, it’s easier to stay out of the sun and get the best results from your treatments. Book your complimentary consultation today and take the first step toward smoother, clearer, younger-looking skin you’ll love. Contact us at 303-900-6644 or online at radiancemedspalouisville.com Contrology Studio Pilates Teacher Training Now Enrolling 920 Main St., B Pilates Teacher Training is Here! The Pilates Movement is a 550 hour Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program, led by studio owner and school director, Whitney Shea, PTA, CPT, RYT. Enrollment for the program is NOW OPEN, and space is limited. Contact Whitney at info@contrologystudioco.com to schedule a Teacher Training Discovery Session to learn more or to sign up!   RE/MAX Elevate First Friday! September 5th 5-8pm 724 Main St.   Join us for First Friday, hosted by Kelly Majure and April Porterfield! Stop in for Appetizers and Refreshments, plus Colorado Fairy Hair will be here taking cash walk ins!