Give Back Yoga Foundation
Give Back Yoga Foundation (GBYF), a national nonprofit yoga organization that helps certified teachers share yoga therapy with underserved populations.
Culture
Boulder beermeister Charlie Papazian retires; his brewer’s spoon goes to the Smithsonian
Boulder beermeister Charlie Papazian may have hung up his brewer’s apron on his 70th birthday this year, but the wooden spoon he used for home brewing, along with his handwritten brewing instructions, are on display at the Smithsonian Institution.
Ospreys are stars of wildlife cams
Local birds have their own reality shows Some local ospreys are the stars of their own reality shows, courtesy two live-streaming cams. The Valmont Reservoir osprey cam even has its own Facebook page with fans worldwide, says Ryan Prioreschi, wildlife resources coordinator with the city of Boulder.
Rare orchid calls Colorado home
Normally orchids are associated with tropical climes, but a surprising number of orchids—at least 25—call Colorado home. The smallest, at 3 inches, is the White Adder’s Mouth orchid, or Malaxis monophyllos var. brachypoda
Waging War on Waste
Green-minded shoppers are cutting down on waste, so stores dedicated to slashing trash are gaining popularity in Boulder County.
Anne Skok’s Political Art
Anne Skok’s paintings may look whimsical, but they pack a political punch. The Boulder artist draws on her passion for change by portraying polarizing events in strong, vibrant brushstrokes.
Partner Dancing in Boulder County is on the Upswing
Social dancing is on the upswing across the country as people take it up for fitness and fun. You can find someplace to cut a rug in Boulder County nearly every night of the week.
Boulder Artist ROCKS the World
Boulder artist Michael Grab discusses his process and meteoric rise to Internet fame. What began as a hobby has grown to selling photographic prints and calendars of the temporary balanced rock masterpieces he creates.
Boulder County’s Best Summer Attractions
You don’t have to venture far afield to find plenty of ways to fill your bucket list, from iconic attractions and events to some hidden gems. Just remember: the days are long, but fall will be here in a flash, so get outside and fill your summer with all Boulder County has to offer.
Dogs with Jobs: Some Boulder County canines provide more than companionship
The responsibilities of working dogs allow them rights and access to spaces otherwise off limits to animal companions. The distinction between a working dog and an animal companion is important.
Theater Review: Little Shop of Horrors
By Beki Pineda LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS – Written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman; Directed by Colin Roybal. Produced by Equinox Theatre Company (presented at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo Street, Denver) through June 16. Tickets available at 720/984-0781 or equinoxtheatredenver.com. A deceptively simple looking but technically difficult play, LITTLE SHOP offers challenges for every theatre that
Theater Review: The Life and Times of Ol’ Alfred
By Beki Pineda THE LIFE AND TIMES OF OL’ ALFRED – Written by Jon Ian Sayles; Directed by Hugo Jon Sayles. Produced by the SOURCE Theatre Company (presented at Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver) through June 9. Tickets available at 720-375-0115 or thesourcedenver.org. The SOURCE has turned the small theatre at Su Teatro into a club
Theater Review: Your Best One
by Beki Pineda YOUR BEST ONE – Written by Meridith Friedman; Directed by Dee Covington. Presented by Curious Theatre Company (1080 Acoma, Denver) through June 10th. Tickets available at 303-623-0524 or curioustheatre.org. Until I walked into the theatre and glanced at the program, I didn’t realize that YOUR BEST ONE is a continuation of THE LUCKIEST
Bringing Out Creativity in Seniors
Seniors who may have gone a lifetime without expressing themselves artistically now have an encouraging place to create in Purple Art, a senior art outreach program.
The Museum of Boulder Comes of Age
With sophisticated exhibits, interactive displays, children’s programs, family activities and a maker space, the Museum of Boulder has finally come of age.
Sexual Assault Awareness Training
Local businesses are stepping up to better serve clients who have experienced sexual assault, and they’re not doing it alone.
Renaissance Adventures Camp Turns Play into Learning
Experiential Learning Renaissance Adventures (RA), one of the longest-running summer camps in Boulder County, may be one of its most innovative: It packages experiential learning in the guise of live-action role playing, complete with foam swordplay. “We did a research project to find similar camps and there’s no other camp in the world that does
A Winning Verdict
The verdict is in— the Fairview High School mock trial team is the first Boulder Valley school to win the Colorado Mock Trial State Tournament. The competition, sponsored by the Colorado Bar Association, took place in Greeley in March. The Fairview team beat out more than 100 high school teams from across the state, and
Theater Review: Native Gardens
By Beki Pineda NATIVE GARDENS – Written by Karen Zacarias; Directed by Lisa Portes. Produced by the Denver Center Theatre Company (Denver Center, 14th and Curtis, Denver) through May 6, 2018. Tickets available at 303-893-4100 or denvercenter.org. There are no bad guys in this play, although there could have been. If playwright Zacarias had leaned one way or
Theater Review: A Picasso
By Beki Pineda A PICASSO – Written by Jeffrey Hatcher; Directed by Billie McBride. Produced by Cherry Creek Theatre (presented at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 South Dahlia, Denver) through April 29, 2018. Tickets available at 303-800-6578 or cherrycreektheatre.org. In April of 1937, Picasso learned of the bombing of Guernica, a Basque village in the
Theater Review: Always, Patsy Cline
By Beki Pineda ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE – Written by Ted Swindley; Directed by Michael J. Duran and Alicia K. Meyers. Produced by BDT Stage (5501 Arapahoe) through May 20, 2018. Tickets available at 303-449-6000 or bdtstage.com. If Patsy Cline had avoided the plane crash that took her life at 30 in 1963, she would have been 85
