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Globally, plastic is a pollution nightmare. Locally, Eco-Cycle offers solutions and hope.

The Problem with Plastic By Tom Brock Plastic is cool. It can bend but be unbreakable. It can be almost weightless, yet tougher than tungsten. You can cover a sandwich, spaceship, house or football field with it—and make it any color you want to dazzle the eye. The one thing you can’t do is get

Join Boulder Ballet on a wild ride to new horizons

Taking a Trip to Pluto and Beyond Wrenn Combs grew up in a household where astronauts and NASA were regular topics of conversation at the dinner table. Her father, Dr. Joseph Combs, was the director of Aerospace Medical Labs for Project Gemini. In this role he developed a heart-monitoring system that was used to measure

Theater Review: Xanadu

by Beki Pineda XANADU – Book by Douglas Carter Beane; Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynn and John Farrar; Directed by Joel Ferrell. Produced by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Cabaret (presented at the Garner Galleria Theatre, 14th and Curtis, Denver) through April 28, 2019. Tickets available at 303-893-4100 or denvercenter.org. Checking quickly through the

Wynn Walent stands with Haiti’s residents of Petit Trou de Nippes

As part of his mission with the Colorado Haiti Project (CHP), Lafayette resident Wynn Walent works with dozens of doctors, teachers and other volunteers who travel with him a few times a year to Haiti

Fiddler Bridget Law, formerly with Elephant Revival, is playing a new tune

Beyond Bluegrass By Kerry Parry Fans of Bridget Law, a founding member of Elephant Revival, were bummed to see her departure from the band last year. That doesn’t mean they won’t play together, as evidenced by her recent Colorado performance with group members in October. Law plans to join them, as well as other bands

Longmont Mayor Brian Bagley builds relationships with Arapaho tribe

In early 2018, attorney and City of Longmont Mayor Brian Bagley reached out to tribal leadership.

Local runner Kara Goucher reveals mental training secrets in new book

Get Strong Local running star Kara Goucher didn’t become a two-time Olympian through physical training and discipline alone. The mother and champion reveals her mental training secrets in her new book “Strong.” Part inspiring storytelling and part technique teaching, “Strong” is based on Goucher’s own personal “confidence journal,” in which she recorded one positive aspect

CU physicists invent first transparent, heat-resistant aerogel that is earth-friendly

A group of talented CU physicists invented the first transparent, heat-resistant aerogel that is also earth-friendly using beer wort.

New options in end-of-life care ensure you go out on your terms

Today, you can have a doula to support you and your family before, during and shortly after death.

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A Compelling Read on the Legal Scene

Former Boulder criminal defense lawyer Jeanne Winer pens fast-paced legal who-un-dunit.

Pint-sized Warriors

Two young Boulder athletes compete in Boulder Sunset Triathlon and American Junior Ninja Warriors.

Kimmerjae Macarus: Hearing what stones have to say

Her sculpture is on permanent or temporary public display in a number of area cities, including a new permanent piece in Lafayette’s Festival Plaza.

The Legend of Shark’s Ink

Shark’s Ink—a nationally renowned print studio in Lyons that has been publishing contemporary prints since 1976.

Demystifying science and making it more accessible

Boulder scientists launch outreach programs Scientists in Boulder are throwing open the doors to their laboratories (metaphorically speaking). To engender more public curiosity and engagement, members of the science community have launched outreach programs to help demystify science and make their work more accessible. In January 2018, Gunbarrel Brewing Co. owners Jamie and Marie Fox

Stone and metal works of art

Self-described 'hardscaper' Richard Harrison has lived and worked in Louisville for 25 years.

Theater Review: Mama Mia

by Beki Pineda MAMA MIA – Written by Catherine Johnson; Music and Lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus; Directed by Rod A. Lansberry.  Produced by the Arvada Center (6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada) through September 30.  Tickets available at 720-898-7200 or arvadacenter.org. MAMA MIA is one of the best – and one of the worst –

Ice-Age Treasure Chest

A little-known canyon near Boulder harbors several relicted plants and trees that have been stranded there since the Ice Age.

Hop on the new Hop

The redesign coincides with changes in the HOP schedule that took effect in August.

Get Your Kendama On!

Boulder native Bonz Atron, a top competitor in kendama, says that his love affair with kendama stemmed from his passion for hacky sack.

Mountain Getaways

Beyond the brilliant foliage, you’ll find some unforgettable festivals in the Colorado mountains this fall. Food, music, films and Halloween celebrations abound.

Year of the Bird

Autumn is a great time to see and hear some of Boulder County’s rare and colorful birds.

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