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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.

Literary Trips with John Shors

These tours are off the beaten path and for smaller groups.

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Radio Reading for the Blind

The Audio Information Network of Colorado (AINC) is the only radio reading service for the blind/visually impaired in Colorado.

Electronic blast from the past from CU Boulder’s Media Archaeology Lab

The lab features obsolete but still working hardware from the late 19th century through today.

Wild Animal Sanctuary and the New Refuge

Land in southern Colorado will add an additional 9,000 acres.

Juried Western Regional Art Show at Mary Williams Fine Arts Gallery

The gallery is hosting The Oil Painters of America 2018 Western Regional Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils.

Jaipur Literary Festival Takes Boulder

Festival brings lineup of international and local authors By Kerry Parry The ZEE Jaipur Literary Festival, the largest free literary festival in the world, returns to Boulder Sept. 21-23 for the fourth year in a row, bringing with it a lineup of international and local authors and a spirit of reflection. “People really love coming

Theater Review: The Revolutionist

THE REVOLUTIONIST – Written by Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales; Directed by Anthony J. Garcia.  Presented by Su Teatro (721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver) through July 1.  Tickets available at 303/296-0219 or www.suteatro.org. Anyone who has lived in Denver through the 60’s and 70’s of the last century knows the work of Corky Gonzales as a community activist and

Give Back Yoga Foundation

Give Back Yoga Foundation (GBYF), a national nonprofit yoga organization that helps certified teachers share yoga therapy with underserved populations.

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.

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